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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: $37,540

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $224

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,269

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $31,550
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $29,192
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,990
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,950
Heated front seats   440  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,758
Sunroof 680 680  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,988
Heated front seats   352  
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 7,609 6,189 5,240
Options (change) 6,283 5,136 4,894
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $37,764 $39,834 $37,540
Total Invoice $33,269 $35,162 $34,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $685
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$37,764$39,834$37,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,764$38,159$36,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,269$35,162$34,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,269$33,683$33,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,105$7,780$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-882

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082010
ModelHighlanderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in102.5 in
Length188.4 in174.3 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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 Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80095%
Total Not Requested405%

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