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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $15,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $18,390
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $17,138
3.5L V6 1,155    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 69
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
3.5L V6 1,054    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 55
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Options (change) 1,718 563 499
Options (change) 1,413 359 435
Destination 810 810 630
Total Price $35,223 $36,968 $19,519
Total Invoice $32,074 $33,667 $18,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,383
Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$35,223$36,968$19,519
Adjustments for Features-7,125-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,098$28,868$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$32,074$33,667$18,203
Adjustments for Features-6,488-7,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,586$26,290$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$704$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,665$8,640$540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,125$8,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,488-7,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.9 in
Length188.4 in164.9 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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