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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: $38,130

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,525

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $36,835
Base Invoice $41,268 $35,325
Floor mats 229  
Remote start 499  
Cargo net 49 100
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 139  
Remote start 320  
Cargo net 35 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 777 475
Options (change) 494 380
Destination 995 820
Total Price $46,972 $38,130
Total Invoice $42,757 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$46,972$38,130
Adjustments for Features-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,347$38,130
Total Invoice$42,757$36,525
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,457$36,525

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderPassat
TrimLimited PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,065$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,481 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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