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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $28,755
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $26,861
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,990
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,758
Options (change) 4,319 3,164 1,990
Options (change) 3,738 2,684 1,758
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $37,974 $39,719 $31,495
Total Invoice $34,535 $36,129 $29,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,937
Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$37,974$39,719$31,495
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,424$35,094$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,535$36,129$29,369
Adjustments for Features-3,229-4,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,306$31,922$29,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
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$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,055$7,130$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,229-4,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,512 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
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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