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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $7,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $4,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $22,795 $23,995
Cold Weather Package 60        
Floor mats 185 275      
Satellite radio 449 449      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655    
Sunroof 850 850 850    
Heated front seats   440      
Cargo cover     90    
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package 48        
Floor mats 120 180      
Satellite radio 359 359      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211    
Sunroof 680 680 680    
Heated front seats   352      
Cargo cover     72    
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 4,074 4,519 3,595 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,325 3,670 2,963 2,193 2,193
Destination 745 745 745 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $34,229 $38,164 $42,190 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $30,311 $33,696 $37,310 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,290
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,229$38,164$42,190$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-2,340-5,440-6,965-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$32,724$35,225$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$3,336$0$2,100
Total Invoice$30,311$33,696$37,310$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-2,072-4,803-6,159-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,239$28,893$31,151$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$654$2,912$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate  $350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,580$8,680$10,205$4,090$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$5,440$6,965$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,072-4,803-6,159-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in179.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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