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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: $32,175

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,879

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,280 $31,120
Base Invoice $44,080 $29,874
Floor mats 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 235
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Options (change) 478 235
Options (change) 284 185
Destination 995 820
Total Price $49,753 $32,175
Total Invoice $45,359 $30,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,170
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$49,753$32,175
Adjustments for Features-9,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,638$32,175
Total Invoice$45,359$30,879
Adjustments for Features-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,049$30,879

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderJetta
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$13,705$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,825 lb.3,371 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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