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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: $38,385

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,727

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $34,445
Base Invoice $32,498 $33,067
Towing Prep Package 220  
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
Running boards 649 1,100
AWD 1,450 1,975
Towing Prep Package 195  
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
Running boards 425 900
AWD 1,324 1,895
Options (change) 5,483 3,075
Options (change) 4,628 2,795
Destination 810 865
Total Price $41,888 $38,385
Total Invoice $37,936 $36,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $811
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$41,888$38,385
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,448$38,385
Total Invoice$37,936$36,727
Adjustments for Features-3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,538$36,727

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
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 
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$7,830$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3980

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,266 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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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%

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