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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: $38,935

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,747

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,445
Base Invoice $29,281 $33,067
Towing Prep Package 220  
Navigation system 2,505  
Larger rear spoiler 200 550
Floor mats 275  
Heated front seats 440  
Satellite radio 449  
Running boards 649 1,100
Sunroof 850  
AWD 1,450 1,975
Towing Prep Package 176  
Navigation system 2,099  
Larger rear spoiler 160 450
Floor mats 180  
Heated front seats 352  
Satellite radio 359  
Running boards 425 900
Sunroof 680  
AWD 1,290 1,895
Options (change) 7,038 3,625
Options (change) 5,721 3,245
Destination 745 865
Total Price $40,683 $38,935
Total Invoice $35,747 $37,177

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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: $2,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,110
Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$40,683$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,683$38,600
Total Invoice$35,747$37,177
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,747$36,857

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in102.5 in
Length188.4 in174.5 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,591 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 in55.0 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft356.1 ft3

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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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