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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: $29,025

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $13,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $26,995
Driver Technology Package 1,400    
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
Driver Technology Package 1,266    
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 80
All-weather floor mats 120 120 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,874 474 1,035
Options (change) 1,558 292 835
Destination 860 860 995
Total Price $42,374 $43,464 $29,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,424
Model Year201420142021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$42,374$43,464$29,025
Adjustments for Features-6,975-7,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,399$35,889$29,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,540$11,140$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,975$7,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,355-6,9050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142021
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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