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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,099

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,800 $26,065
Base Invoice $40,903 $24,293
Floor mats 225  
Cargo net 49 69
All-weather floor mats 249 185
Navigation system   1,990
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Floor mats 140  
Cargo net 35 55
All-weather floor mats 145 145
Navigation system   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 523 3,544
Options (change) 320 3,106
Destination 960 700
Total Price $46,283 $30,309
Total Invoice $42,183 $28,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,892
Model Year20172009
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$46,283$30,309
Adjustments for Features-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,198$30,309
Total Invoice$42,183$28,099
Adjustments for Features-9,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,991$28,099

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172009
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$11,740$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172009
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length192.5 in179.3 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.1 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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