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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,965

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $6,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,157

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $4,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $20,195
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $19,387
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
Power driver seat 410      
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
Power driver seat 328      
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Options (change) 2,316 846 756 0
Options (change) 1,969 697 625 0
Destination 605 605 605 770
Total Price $27,451 $29,216 $31,821 $20,965
Total Invoice $24,405 $26,012 $28,338 $20,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,906
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,451$29,216$31,821$20,965
Adjustments for Features-385-1,085-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,066$28,131$28,386$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,065$1,320$0
Total Invoice$24,405$26,012$28,338$20,157
Adjustments for Features-342-966-3,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,063$25,046$25,279$20,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$1,216$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,900$5,250$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$1,085$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-342-966-3,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length184.6 in179.3 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,228 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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