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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $27,108 $36,337 $42,465
Side curtain airbags 650    
Value Package 560    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49    
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Navigation system 2,000    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,000  
Side curtain airbags 559    
Value Package 504    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34    
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Navigation system 1,700    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   1,918  
Options (change) 7,135 2,000 0
Options (change) 5,879 1,918 0
Destination 605 820 820
Total Price $38,200 $40,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $33,592 $39,075 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,317
Model Year200620122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine215hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$38,200$40,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,200$36,370$38,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,890
Total Invoice$33,592$39,075$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,166-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,592$34,909$36,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,811

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,200$8,540$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,166-6,565

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.9 in121.2 in
Length184.6 in202.5 in
Width71.9 in76.9 in
Height67.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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