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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: $30,970

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,677

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $29,545
Base Invoice $32,498 $28,362
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315 235
Cargo net 49 100
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200 185
Cargo net 34 80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,014 575
Options (change) 2,593 465
Destination 810 850
Total Price $39,419 $30,970
Total Invoice $35,901 $29,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,606
Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,419$30,970
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,544$30,970
Total Invoice$35,901$29,677
Adjustments for Features-2,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,283$29,677

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6180

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length188.4 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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