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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,250

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $921

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,668

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $33,975
Base Invoice $27,108 $32,617
Side curtain airbags 650  
Towing Prep Package 160  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Class II trailer hitch 390 500
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Navigation system 2,000  
AWD 1,400 1,955
Side curtain airbags 559  
Towing Prep Package 128  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Class II trailer hitch 280 430
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Navigation system 1,700  
AWD 1,246 1,877
Options (change) 7,106 2,455
Options (change) 5,955 2,307
Destination 605 820
Total Price $38,171 $37,250
Total Invoice $33,668 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $382
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/40-19
Total Price$38,171$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,171$35,485
Total Invoice$33,668$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,668$34,050

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,694

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in102.5 in
Length184.6 in174.5 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height67.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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