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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $4,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370 $29,995
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 100
Floor mats 280 280 280 280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Rear spoiler         375
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 80
Floor mats 175 175 175 175  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 329 329 329 329 800
Options (change) 207 207 207 207 650
Destination 845 845 845 845 895
Total Price $35,734 $39,124 $41,344 $47,544 $31,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,501
Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,734$39,124$41,344$47,544$31,690
Adjustments for Features-2,805-4,755-2,580-6,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,929$34,369$38,764$40,939$31,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$5,835$8,010$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132013201320132019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric  $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,330$10,280$8,105$12,130$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$4,755$2,580$6,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,559-4,339-2,372-6,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132019
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,275 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
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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