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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: $28,265

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $7,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $26,345 $30,745
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Sunroof 850      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275 235 235
Remote start 529 529 450 450
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Door sill trim plates     240 240
7-speed automated manual     0 0
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Sunroof 680      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180 185 185
Remote start 380 380 350 350
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Door sill trim plates     200 200
7-speed automated manual     0 0
Options (change) 5,953 4,533 925 925
Options (change) 4,939 3,871 735 735
Destination 745 745 995 995
Total Price $35,958 $38,348 $28,265 $32,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,892
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,958$38,348$28,265$32,665
Adjustments for Features-250-3,1250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,708$35,223$28,265$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,115$7,990$4,865$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$3,125$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-2,8010-45

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092021
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length188.4 in185.1 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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