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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: $35,565

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,065

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $50,485 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $46,094 $32,865 $35,325
Driver Technology Package 1,525        
Cargo net 49 49 49 100 100
Floor mats 225 225 225    
Remote start 499 499      
Rear spoiler       375 375
Driver Technology Package 1,378        
Cargo net 32 32 32 80 80
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Remote start 310 310      
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 2,298 773 274 475 475
Options (change) 1,860 482 172 380 380
Destination 900 900 900 820 820
Total Price $44,113 $45,203 $51,659 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $40,116 $41,126 $47,166 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,437
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,113$45,203$51,659$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features-1,775-2,475-3,8250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,338$42,728$47,834$35,565$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$5,496$0$2,465
Total Invoice$40,116$41,126$47,166$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features-1,614-2,252-3,4920-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,502$38,874$43,674$34,065$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$372$5,172$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Intercom$25$25$25  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,765$10,115$6,290$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$2,475$3,825$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,614-2,252-3,4920-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,231 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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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