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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $32,950
Base Invoice $34,649 $31,600
Floor mats 280  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49 95
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 175  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 32 69
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 528 595
Options (change) 332 468
Destination 845 770
Total Price $39,323 $34,315
Total Invoice $35,826 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year20132012
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$39,323$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,663$34,315
Total Invoice$35,826$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,403$32,838

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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 start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
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 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,446 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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