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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: $28,690

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $3,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $41,020 $26,995
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Floor mats 185 275    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Satellite radio 449 449    
Heated front seats   440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Rear spoiler       375
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Floor mats 120 180    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Satellite radio 359 359    
Heated front seats   352    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 1,984 2,014 850 700
Options (change) 1,559 1,571 680 570
Destination 745 745 745 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $31,989 $35,829 $40,015 $28,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,190
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,989$35,829$40,015$28,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-4,675-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,989$32,904$35,340$27,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,351$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,555$7,480$9,230$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$4,675$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,619-4,152-43

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,848 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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