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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: $40,710

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $373

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,392

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,950 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $34,649 $36,337 $42,465
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760    
Floor mats 280    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,000  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566    
Floor mats 175    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 32    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   1,918  
Options (change) 2,288 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,898 1,918 0
Destination 845 820 820
Total Price $41,083 $40,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $37,392 $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: $2,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3
Model Year201320122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,083$40,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,083$38,960$40,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,890
Total Invoice$37,392$39,075$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-4,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,392$37,395$39,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,811

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201320122012
ModelHighlanderRoutanRoutan
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Removable second-row console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,365$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680-4,079

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,045 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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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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