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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $41,220 $29,995
Floor mats 185 275    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Heated front seats   440    
Cargo cover     90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Floor mats 120 180    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Heated front seats   352    
Cargo cover     72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 1,609 2,014 940 325
Options (change) 1,259 1,571 752 270
Destination 800 800 800 895
Total Price $31,928 $36,034 $42,960 $31,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,592
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H147hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,928$36,034$42,960$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-5,075-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,928$32,784$37,885$29,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$5,957$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020102019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,155$8,405$10,230$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$5,075$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,910-4,590-63

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102019
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in179.8 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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