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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,030 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||||
| Difference: $4,399 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,792 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||||
| Difference: $1,920 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,260 | $33,070 | $41,020 | $29,970 |
| Base Invoice | $26,408 | $29,762 | $36,712 | $28,772 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 375 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | ||
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Extra Value Package 6 | 2,475 | |||
| Third-row seat | 1,090 | |||
| Extra Value Package 8 | 3,280 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,655 | |||
| Cargo cover | 90 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 300 | |||
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | ||
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | ||
| Sunroof | 680 | 680 | ||
| Extra Value Package 6 | 2,228 | |||
| Third-row seat | 872 | |||
| Extra Value Package 8 | 2,952 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,211 | |||
| Cargo cover | 72 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,424 | 4,004 | 3,595 | 240 |
| Options (change) | 4,559 | 3,491 | 2,963 | 200 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 745 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $35,429 | $37,819 | $42,760 | $31,030 |
| Total Invoice | $31,712 | $33,998 | $37,820 | $29,792 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,349 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,999 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 209hp V6 H | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | CVT | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,429 | $37,819 | $42,760 | $31,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,875 | -3,875 | -1,435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,429 | $34,944 | $38,885 | $29,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $485 | $0 | $3,941 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,712 | $33,998 | $37,820 | $29,792 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,585 | -3,427 | -1,378 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,712 | $31,413 | $34,393 | $28,414 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $299 | $0 | $2,980 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Stowable center seat, second row | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,880 | $8,755 | $9,755 | $7,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,875 | $3,875 | $1,435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,585 | -3,427 | -1,378 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Highlander | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,848 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 42.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 29.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport
| Extra Value Package 6 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Third-row 2-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Extra Value Package 8 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 39% |
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