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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: $28,600

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $18,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,800 $26,345 $30,745
Floor mats 225 235 235
Cargo net 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 249 235 235
Remote start 499 450 450
Door sill trim plates   240 240
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Floor mats 140 185 185
Cargo net 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
Remote start 320 350 350
Door sill trim plates   200 200
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 1,022 1,260 1,260
Options (change) 640 1,000 1,000
Destination 960 995 995
Total Price $46,782 $28,600 $33,000

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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: $9,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,905
Model Year201720212021
ModelHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,782$28,600$33,000
Adjustments for Features-8,4250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,357$28,600$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720212021
ModelHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimLimited PlatinumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Perimeter scan$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Intercom$25  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,415$3,990$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6540-51

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length192.5 in185.1 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather 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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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