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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: $31,315

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $2,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $29,995
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 100
Leather Package     2,305    
Wiper de-icer     60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 80
Leather Package     2,121    
Wiper de-icer     53    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Options (change) 364 364 2,729 364 425
Options (change) 234 234 2,408 234 350
Destination 810 810 810 810 895
Total Price $33,869 $36,769 $41,679 $44,969 $31,315

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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: $1,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,564
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H147hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,869$36,769$41,679$44,969$31,315
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,165-2,415-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,679$34,604$39,264$41,129$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,585$8,450$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate$350$350 $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$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$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 automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
HD radio    $50
Larger infotainment display    $0
Mirrorlink support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Tachometer$75$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$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,980$7,955$8,205$9,630$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$2,165$2,415$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,086-1,975-2,220-3,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112019
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.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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

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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