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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: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $43,650 $44,280
Floor mats 229  
Rear bumper protector 139  
Cargo net 49  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810  
Remote start 499  
Floor mats 139  
Rear bumper protector 99  
Cargo net 35  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610  
Remote start 320  
Options (change) 2,726 0
Options (change) 2,203 0
Destination 1,175 820
Total Price $47,551 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,883
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine295hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$47,551$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,551$45,075

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in121.2 in
Length194.9 in202.5 in
Width76.0 in76.9 in
Height68.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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