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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $25,540
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $24,517
Cold Weather Package 60      
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655 830
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Heated front seats   440    
Cargo cover     90  
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Cold Weather Package 48      
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211 796
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Heated front seats   352    
Cargo cover     72  
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 4,074 4,519 3,595 2,580
Options (change) 3,325 3,670 2,963 2,477
Destination 745 745 745 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $34,229 $38,164 $42,190 $28,890
Total Invoice $30,311 $33,696 $37,310 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,229$38,164$42,190$28,890
Adjustments for Features-1,915-5,015-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,314$33,149$35,650$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$3,336$0
Total Invoice$30,311$33,696$37,310$27,764
Adjustments for Features-1,696-4,428-5,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,615$29,268$31,526$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$653$2,911$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $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
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats $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
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 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,480$8,580$10,105$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$5,015$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,696-4,428-5,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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