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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 100 100 100
Floor mats 225 225 225 225      
Remote start 499   499        
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates         375 375 375
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 80 80 80
Floor mats 140 140 140 140      
Remote start 310   310        
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates         300 300 300
Options (change) 773 274 773 274 850 850 850
Options (change) 482 172 482 172 680 680 680
Destination 900 900 900 900 820 820 820
Total Price $42,588 $49,044 $45,203 $51,659 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $38,738 $44,777 $41,126 $47,166 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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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: $5,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,605
Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,588$49,044$45,203$51,659$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-3,460-4,810-5,610-6,96000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,128$44,234$39,593$44,699$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,106$465$5,571$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$38,738$44,777$41,126$47,166$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-3,147-4,392-5,104-6,35500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,591$40,385$36,022$40,811$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,794$431$5,220$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700 $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150 $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Intercom$25$25$25$25   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200   
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$8,740$10,090$10,890$12,240$5,280$5,280$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$4,810$5,610$6,960$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,147-4,392-5,104-6,35500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
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.3,173 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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