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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $15,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $29,545
Base Invoice $41,268 $28,362
Floor mats 229 235
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 235
Remote start 499 450
Door sill trim plates   240
Floor mats 139 185
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Remote start 320 350
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,026 1,260
Options (change) 639 1,000
Destination 995 850
Total Price $47,221 $31,655
Total Invoice $42,902 $30,212

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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: $7,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$47,221$31,655
Adjustments for Features-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,896$31,655
Total Invoice$42,902$30,212
Adjustments for Features-7,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,338$30,212

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimLimited Platinum2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $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
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $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
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,415$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.4 in
Length192.5 in183.3 in
Width75.8 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,208 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

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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