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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,680 $44,800 $29,950
Base Invoice $38,054 $40,903 $27,513
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 185
Cargo net 49 49  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,950
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145
Cargo net 35 35  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,900
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 1,983 1,983 9,185
Options (change) 1,653 1,653 8,431
Destination 960 960 630
Total Price $44,623 $47,743 $39,765
Total Invoice $40,667 $43,516 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,261
Model Year201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$44,623$47,743$39,765
Adjustments for Features-5,875-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,748$40,493$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$40,667$43,516$36,574
Adjustments for Features-5,354-6,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,313$36,908$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$12,915$14,290$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,354-6,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in188.2 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested351567%
Total Not Requested176533%

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