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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $23,300
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $21,721
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 8,370 5,574 5,895
Options (change) 7,105 4,904 5,458
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $38,689 $39,594 $29,845
Total Invoice $34,540 $35,601 $27,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,689$39,594$29,845
Adjustments for Features-3,690-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,999$33,604$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$1,395$0$0
Total Invoice$34,540$35,601$27,829
Adjustments for Features-3,294-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,246$30,215$27,829
Cost Above Minimum$1,031$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,455$9,755$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,294-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102008
ModelHighlanderRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in165.8 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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