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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,220 $35,995
Base Invoice $29,897 $34,519
Remote start 529  
Floor mats 275  
Satellite radio 449  
Extra Value Package 8 3,400  
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Remote start 380  
Floor mats 180  
Satellite radio 359  
Extra Value Package 8 3,060  
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 4,653 750
Options (change) 3,979 600
Destination 800 820
Total Price $38,673 $37,565
Total Invoice $34,676 $35,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,608
Model Year20102015
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$38,673$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,173$37,565
Total Invoice$34,676$35,939
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,331$35,939

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,580$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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.3,423 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 audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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