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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $28,171 $29,131
Floor mats 229 229    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 235 235
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Floor mats 139 139    
Cargo net 35 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 185 185
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 527 527 1,270 1,270
Options (change) 319 319 1,063 1,063
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $46,722 $49,802 $31,435 $32,435
Total Invoice $42,582 $45,394 $30,054 $31,014

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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: $7,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,722$49,802$31,435$32,435
Adjustments for Features-8,600-9,950-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,122$39,852$30,385$32,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$2,050
Total Invoice$42,582$45,394$30,054$31,014
Adjustments for Features-7,838-9,069-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,744$36,325$29,050$31,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$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$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,665$12,015$3,115$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,600$9,950$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,838-9,069-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length192.5 in179.6 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,166 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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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