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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $21,395
Base Invoice $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $20,539
Floor mats 225 225 225 225  
Sport Package         700
Sunroof         900
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Sport Package         672
Sunroof         864
Options (change) 225 225 225 225 1,600
Options (change) 140 140 140 140 1,536
Destination 960 960 960 960 770
Total Price $39,705 $40,875 $42,865 $45,985 $23,765
Total Invoice $36,269 $37,337 $39,154 $42,003 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,563
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$39,705$40,875$42,865$45,985$23,765
Adjustments for Features-9,700-9,850-11,025-12,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,005$31,025$31,840$33,585$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$36,269$37,337$39,154$42,003$22,845
Adjustments for Features-8,861-8,997-10,071-11,3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,408$28,340$29,083$30,677$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$1,675$3,269$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$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$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$12,315$12,465$13,640$15,015$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,700$9,850$11,025$12,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,861-8,997-10,071-11,3260

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length192.5 in182.2 in
Width75.8 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,018 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 SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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