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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: $39,589

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,260

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $36,669
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power liftgate 400    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power liftgate 320    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 9,270 5,574 2,025
Options (change) 7,825 4,904 1,788
Destination 800 800 690
Total Price $39,589 $39,594 $41,915
Total Invoice $35,260 $35,601 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,917
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$39,589$39,594$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,589$38,069$41,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,520$0$0
Total Invoice$35,260$35,601$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,260$34,230$39,147
Cost Above Minimum$1,030$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSportLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
Cargo net  $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $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 changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,005$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,997 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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