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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $20,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $18,311

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Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $18,390
Base Invoice $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $17,138
Cargo cover 179 179      
Floor mats 225 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 69
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 99
Stability control         280
Cold Weather Package         150
Cargo cover 129 129      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 64
Stability control         247
Cold Weather Package         133
Options (change) 702 702 523 523 598
Options (change) 449 449 320 320 499
Destination 960 960 960 960 630
Total Price $40,182 $41,352 $43,163 $46,283 $19,618
Total Invoice $36,578 $37,646 $39,334 $42,183 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,419
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$40,182$41,352$43,163$46,283$19,618
Adjustments for Features-11,965-11,965-12,715-14,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,217$29,387$30,448$32,193$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,231$3,976$0
Total Invoice$36,578$37,646$39,334$42,183$18,267
Adjustments for Features-10,892-10,893-11,587-12,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,686$26,753$27,747$29,341$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,067$2,061$3,655$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$14,030$14,030$14,780$16,155$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,965$11,965$12,715$14,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,892-10,893-11,587-12,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172006
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.9 in
Length192.5 in164.9 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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