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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $24,091
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,120 2,965 5,700
Options (change) 3,613 2,559 5,472
Destination 810 810 820
Total Price $37,625 $39,370 $31,615
Total Invoice $34,274 $35,867 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,623
Model Year201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,625$39,370$31,615
Adjustments for Features-2,490-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$35,805$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,274$35,867$30,383
Adjustments for Features-2,268-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,006$32,619$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Metal pedals  $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, passenger seat $100$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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,155$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,268-3,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in165.4 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,090 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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