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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: $16,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,240 $48,690 $29,385
Floor mats 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 235
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Door sill trim plates     240
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 185
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 527 527 2,070
Options (change) 319 319 1,751
Destination 1,215 1,215 820
Total Price $48,982 $50,432 $32,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,404
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$48,982$50,432$32,275
Adjustments for Features-5,000-4,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,982$45,782$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
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 tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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$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$9,490$9,140$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$4,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-157-1410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length194.9 in179.6 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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