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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,378

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,762 $33,230
Floor mats 275  
Satellite radio 449  
Remote start 529  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 180  
Satellite radio 359  
Remote start 380  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,533 375
Options (change) 3,871 300
Destination 745 850
Total Price $38,348 $35,875
Total Invoice $34,378 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,348$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,348$33,990
Total Invoice$34,378$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,378$32,574

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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.3,571 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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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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