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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: $32,390

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $6,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $31,095
Navigation system 2,505 2,655  
Floor mats 275    
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats 440    
Satellite radio 449    
Remote start 529    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system 2,099 2,211  
Floor mats 180    
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats 352    
Satellite radio 359    
Remote start 380    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,048 3,880 375
Options (change) 4,050 3,191 300
Destination 745 745 920
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $38,693 $42,475 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,953
Model Year200820082020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H174hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,693$42,475$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,693$40,850$29,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,157$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150 $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,430$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,436-97

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082020
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length188.4 in193.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.9 ft3

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