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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: $37,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,145

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $29,950
Base Invoice $32,498 $27,513
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
Cargo net 49  
AWD 1,450 1,950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Navigation system 2,359 1,589
Cargo net 34  
AWD 1,324 1,900
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 4,663 6,500
Options (change) 4,042 6,002
Destination 810 630
Total Price $41,068 $37,080
Total Invoice $37,350 $34,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$41,068$37,080
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,918$37,080
Total Invoice$37,350$34,145
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,485$34,145

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,365$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length188.4 in188.2 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested269070%
Total Not Requested114030%

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