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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $7,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $31,095
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Cargo net 49 49 100
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Cargo net 34 34 80
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,213 3,213 475
Options (change) 2,718 2,718 380
Destination 810 810 920
Total Price $39,768 $48,393 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,238
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,941
Model Year201220122020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H174hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,768$48,393$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,768$46,543$30,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,680$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687-78

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,947 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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