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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $22,795
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 900
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 864
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,449 4,519 4,425
Options (change) 3,625 3,670 4,188
Destination 745 745 770
Total Price $34,604 $38,164 $28,940
Total Invoice $30,611 $33,696 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,604$38,164$28,940
Adjustments for Features-1,865-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,739$33,524$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0
Total Invoice$30,611$33,696$27,753
Adjustments for Features-1,650-4,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,961$29,599$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,805$7,580$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,650-4,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length188.4 in182.2 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.5 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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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