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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $29,690
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $27,727
Cold Weather Package 60    
Power liftgate 400 400  
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,990
Heated front seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Power liftgate 320 320  
Sunroof 680 680  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,758
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 4,474 4,919 1,990
Options (change) 3,645 3,990 1,758
Destination 745 745 700
Total Price $34,629 $38,564 $32,380
Total Invoice $30,631 $34,016 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $814
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$34,629$38,564$32,380
Adjustments for Features-1,425-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,204$34,039$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$30,631$34,016$30,185
Adjustments for Features-1,260-3,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,371$30,025$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$654$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
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 player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,130$7,230$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,260-3,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,979 lb.3,512 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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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