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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,600 $43,650 $46,850 $32,950
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 95
Remote start 499 499 499  
Cargo mat       125
Rear spoiler       375
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 69
Remote start 320 320 320  
Cargo mat       99
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 777 777 777 595
Options (change) 494 494 494 468
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 770
Total Price $41,552 $45,602 $48,802 $34,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,450
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,552$45,602$48,802$34,315
Adjustments for Features-5,520-6,845-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,032$38,757$40,582$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$4,550$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderPassat
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,625$10,950$12,325$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$6,845$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-222-251-2810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length194.9 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft315.9 ft3

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