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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: $39,350

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $1,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,543

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRoutan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $34,102
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Sunroof 850 850  
Power liftgate 400 400  
Remote start 529 529  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats 185 275  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Heated front seats   440  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,000
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Sunroof 680 680  
Power liftgate 320 320  
Remote start 380 380  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats 120 180  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Heated front seats   352  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     1,852
Options (change) 10,668 8,033 2,000
Options (change) 8,557 6,438 1,852
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $40,823 $41,678 $39,350
Total Invoice $35,543 $36,464 $36,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $509
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRoutan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$40,823$41,678$39,350
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,823$40,903$37,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$35,543$36,464$36,704
Adjustments for Features0-678-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,543$35,786$35,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$243$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRoutan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,390$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082010
ModelHighlanderRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.8 in121.2 in
Length188.4 in202.5 in
Width75.2 in76.9 in
Height68.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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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