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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,191 $38,465 $26,779
Floor mats 225 225 235
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 140 140 185
All-weather floor mats 120 120 185
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 425 425 1,570
Options (change) 260 260 1,426
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $40,925 $43,415 $30,285
Total Invoice $37,311 $39,585 $29,025

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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: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,925$43,415$30,285
Adjustments for Features-4,790-6,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,135$36,575$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$37,311$39,585$29,025
Adjustments for Features-4,367-6,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,944$33,348$29,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,205$11,255$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$6,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,367-6,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142017
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width75.8 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,194 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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