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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: $38,589

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $311

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,385

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $33,975
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $32,617
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,955
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers     1,130
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,877
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Premium Navigation Package     978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers     1,088
Options (change) 8,584 5,674 4,105
Options (change) 7,232 4,972 3,943
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $38,589 $39,489 $38,900
Total Invoice $34,385 $35,479 $37,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,823
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$38,589$39,489$38,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,589$37,714$38,200
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$34,385$35,479$37,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,385$33,884$36,707
Cost Above Minimum$501$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200920092012
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 
Power liftgate $350 
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 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $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
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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 $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$8,780$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,595-673

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
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 Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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