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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $23,745
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $22,795
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 235
Autobahn Package       2,050
Navigation system       900
Rear spoiler       375
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 185
Autobahn Package       1,968
Navigation system       864
Rear spoiler       300
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 425 425 425 4,660
Options (change) 260 260 260 4,373
Destination 885 885 885 770
Total Price $37,900 $41,500 $43,990 $29,175
Total Invoice $34,552 $37,839 $40,113 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,900$41,500$43,990$29,175
Adjustments for Features-5,490-7,265-9,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,410$34,235$34,675$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,552$37,839$40,113$27,938
Adjustments for Features-5,005-6,624-8,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,547$31,215$31,619$27,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,668$2,072$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,205$10,980$13,030$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$7,265$9,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,005-6,624-8,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in182.2 in
Width75.8 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.5 ft3

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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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