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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: $10,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,520 $41,330 $39,690 $41,680 $44,760 $44,800 $47,880 $26,995
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               325
Rear spoiler               375
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               270
Rear spoiler               300
Options (change) 523 523 523 523 523 523 523 1,035
Options (change) 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 835
Destination 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 995
Total Price $40,003 $42,813 $41,173 $43,163 $46,243 $46,283 $49,363 $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: $4,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,833
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H174hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,003$42,813$41,173$43,163$46,243$46,283$49,363$29,025
Adjustments for Features-6,350-7,625-6,500-7,675-9,025-9,050-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,653$35,188$34,673$35,488$37,218$37,233$38,963$29,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$1,020$1,835$3,565$3,580$5,310$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app       $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist       $25
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$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$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100
Apple CarPlay support       $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirrorlink support       $0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot       $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system       $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass       $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$10,265$11,540$10,415$11,590$12,940$12,965$14,315$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$7,625$6,500$7,675$9,025$9,050$10,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,786-6,949-5,923-6,994-8,225-8,248-9,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in193.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,326 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
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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