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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: $30,355

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,730 $45,160 $48,280 $29,325 $31,180
Base Invoice $38,100 $41,231 $44,080 $28,153 $29,933
Floor mats 229 229 229    
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 235 235
Floor mats 139 139 139    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 185 185
Options (change) 478 478 478 235 235
Options (change) 284 284 284 185 185
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $43,203 $46,633 $49,753 $30,355 $32,210
Total Invoice $39,379 $42,510 $45,359 $29,133 $30,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H170hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG42/48 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$43,203$46,633$49,753$30,355$32,210
Adjustments for Features-9,365-10,765-12,1400-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,838$35,868$37,613$30,355$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$3,775$0$830
Total Invoice$39,379$42,510$45,359$29,133$30,913
Adjustments for Features-8,536-9,813-11,0680-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,843$32,697$34,291$29,133$29,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,854$3,448$0$796

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderJettaJetta
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $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 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan  $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $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$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Sunroof$900$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$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
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$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Total Value of Features$12,780$14,180$15,555$3,415$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,365$10,765$12,140$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,536-9,813-11,0680-984

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,825 lb.3,311 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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