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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,762 $31,600
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 275  
Remote start 529  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 180  
Remote start 380  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,533 500
Options (change) 3,871 399
Destination 745 770
Total Price $38,348 $34,220
Total Invoice $34,378 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,045
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,348$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,388$34,220
Total Invoice$34,378$32,769
Adjustments for Features-2,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,724$32,769

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6540

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length188.4 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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