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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: $32,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,781

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,530 $50,485 $29,385
Base Invoice $39,744 $46,094 $28,210
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Door sill trim plates     240
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 80
All-weather floor mats 120 120 185
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 474 474 2,070
Options (change) 292 292 1,751
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $44,904 $51,859 $32,275
Total Invoice $40,936 $47,286 $30,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,736
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,904$51,859$32,275
Adjustments for Features-3,750-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,154$46,609$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$0
Total Invoice$40,936$47,286$30,781
Adjustments for Features-3,419-4,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,517$42,499$30,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,982$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
CVT $1000 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,765$10,265$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,419-4,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in179.6 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%

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