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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,025 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||||
| Difference: $6,615 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||||
| Difference: $4,494 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $37,315 | $40,915 | $47,870 | $43,530 | $50,485 | $24,795 | $34,795 |
| Base Invoice | $34,069 | $37,356 | $43,705 | $39,744 | $46,094 | $23,803 | $33,403 |
| Floor mats | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 235 | 235 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,200 | ||||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,720 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 185 | 185 |
| Autobahn Package | 5,952 | ||||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,651 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 6,435 | 1,955 |
| Options (change) | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 6,137 | 1,836 |
| Destination | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $38,640 | $42,240 | $49,195 | $44,855 | $51,810 | $32,025 | $37,545 |
| Total Invoice | $35,229 | $38,516 | $44,865 | $40,904 | $47,254 | $30,735 | $36,034 |
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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: $1,940 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $232 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 231hp V6 H | 270hp V6 | 231hp V6 H | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT | T6 | CVT | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,640 | $42,240 | $49,195 | $44,855 | $51,810 | $32,025 | $37,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,675 | -6,450 | -7,950 | -8,600 | -10,100 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,965 | $35,790 | $41,245 | $36,255 | $41,710 | $32,025 | $35,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,825 | $7,280 | $2,290 | $7,745 | $0 | $3,570 |
| Total Invoice | $35,229 | $38,516 | $44,865 | $40,904 | $47,254 | $30,735 | $36,034 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,262 | -5,881 | -7,250 | -7,842 | -9,212 | 0 | -1,872 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,967 | $32,635 | $37,615 | $33,062 | $38,042 | $30,735 | $34,162 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,668 | $6,648 | $2,095 | $7,075 | $0 | $3,427 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Limited Platinum | Hybrid Limited Platinum | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,565 | $10,340 | $11,840 | $12,490 | $13,990 | $3,890 | $5,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,675 | $6,450 | $7,950 | $8,600 | $10,100 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,262 | -5,881 | -7,250 | -7,842 | -9,212 | 0 | -1,872 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Model | Highlander | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,135 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 27.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
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