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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,745 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,635 $33,207
Floor mats 315  
Navigation system 2,650  
AWD 1,450  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 2,359  
AWD 1,324  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,415 1,500
Options (change) 3,883 1,440
Destination 810 770
Total Price $40,970 $36,860
Total Invoice $37,328 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,970$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,530$36,860
Total Invoice$37,328$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,283$35,417

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,455$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0450

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,266 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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