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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,069

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,513

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,669
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power liftgate 400 400  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,800
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440 225
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power liftgate 320 320  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 680  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,589
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352 199
Options (change) 7,914 6,369 2,025
Options (change) 6,527 5,280 1,788
Destination 745 745 690
Total Price $38,069 $40,014 $41,915
Total Invoice $33,513 $35,306 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$38,069$40,014$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,069$38,439$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,513$35,306$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,513$33,916$38,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,480$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,390-514

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length188.4 in188.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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