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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: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $25,540
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $24,517
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 830
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Leather Package     2,305    
Wiper de-icer     60    
Panoramic sunroof         1,750
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 796
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Leather Package     2,121    
Wiper de-icer     53    
Panoramic sunroof         1,681
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 5,330 2,965 2,580
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 4,733 2,559 2,477
Destination 810 810 810 810 770
Total Price $36,620 $39,520 $44,855 $48,145 $28,890
Total Invoice $33,356 $36,004 $41,160 $43,967 $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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,620$39,520$44,855$48,145$28,890
Adjustments for Features-4,740-5,715-6,140-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,805$38,715$40,580$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,835$8,700$0
Total Invoice$33,356$36,004$41,160$43,967$27,764
Adjustments for Features-4,318-5,207-5,634-6,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,038$30,797$35,526$37,058$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$6,488$8,020$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta SportWagen
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$7,880$8,855$9,280$10,705$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$5,715$6,140$7,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,318-5,207-5,634-6,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,947 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 Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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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