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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: $40,170

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $31,370
Base Invoice $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $29,095
Floor mats 225 225 225 225  
Cargo cover 179 179      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 185
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,950
Luxury #1 Package         3,250
iPod integration         0
Adaptive cruise control         975
Navigation system         1,800
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Cargo cover 129 129      
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145
Cargo net 35 35 35 35  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,900
Luxury #1 Package         2,970
iPod integration         0
Adaptive cruise control         861
Navigation system         1,589
Options (change) 2,162 2,162 1,983 1,983 8,160
Options (change) 1,782 1,782 1,653 1,653 7,465
Destination 960 960 960 960 640
Total Price $41,642 $42,812 $44,623 $47,743 $40,170
Total Invoice $37,911 $38,979 $40,667 $43,516 $37,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$41,642$42,812$44,623$47,743$40,170
Adjustments for Features-4,900-4,900-5,650-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,742$37,912$38,973$40,718$40,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,231$3,976$0
Total Invoice$37,911$38,979$40,667$43,516$37,200
Adjustments for Features-4,461-4,461-5,149-6,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,450$34,518$35,518$37,113$37,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,068$3,663$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
iPod integration    $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$10,865$10,865$11,615$12,990$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$4,900$5,650$7,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,461-4,461-5,149-6,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172007
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in188.0 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.7 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested311584%
Total Not Requested59016%

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