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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $8,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $30,245
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 100
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 80
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 100
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 80
Destination 810 810 850
Total Price $39,419 $47,619 $31,195

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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: $8,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,821
Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$39,419$47,619$31,195
Adjustments for Features-165-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,254$45,754$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$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$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$8,130$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-1,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,054 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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