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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: $36,545

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $5,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,901

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $3,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $32,498 $31,239 $33,120
Towing Prep Package 220    
Navigation system 2,650    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Floor mats 315    
Running boards 649 1,100 1,100
AWD 1,450 1,975 1,975
Towing Prep Package 195    
Navigation system 2,359    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 200    
Running boards 425 900 900
AWD 1,324 1,897 1,897
Options (change) 5,483 3,075 3,075
Options (change) 4,628 2,797 2,797
Destination 810 865 865
Total Price $41,888 $36,545 $38,440
Total Invoice $37,936 $34,901 $36,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,733
Model Year201120172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$41,888$36,545$38,440
Adjustments for Features-440-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,448$36,445$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$37,936$34,901$36,782
Adjustments for Features-398-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,538$34,805$36,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201120172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,830$7,490$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-960

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112017
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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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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