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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: $35,910

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,269

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $33,135
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $31,810
Cold Weather Package 60    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,955
Heated front seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Sunroof 680 680  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,877
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 7,609 6,189 1,955
Options (change) 6,283 5,136 1,877
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $37,764 $39,834 $35,910
Total Invoice $33,269 $35,162 $34,507

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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: $2,914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year200820082011
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?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$37,764$39,834$35,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,764$38,159$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,269$35,162$34,507
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,269$33,683$33,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200820082011
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$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
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 audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
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$6,530$8,205$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082011
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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