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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,040 $39,640 $42,130 $25,095
Base Invoice $32,905 $36,191 $38,465 $24,091
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 235
Driver's Edition       4,600
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 185
Driver's Edition       4,416
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 425 425 425 5,935
Options (change) 260 260 260 5,657
Destination 860 860 860 820
Total Price $37,325 $40,925 $43,415 $31,850
Total Invoice $34,025 $37,311 $39,585 $30,568

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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: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,325$40,925$43,415$31,850
Adjustments for Features-3,675-5,450-7,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,650$35,475$35,915$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,025$37,311$39,585$30,568
Adjustments for Features-3,350-4,969-6,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,675$32,342$32,747$30,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,667$2,072$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,340$10,115$12,165$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$5,450$7,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,350-4,969-6,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in165.4 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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