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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: $36,980

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,324

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSELimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $28,680
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 280 280  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,950
Navigation system     1,990
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 175 175  
AWD 1,325 1,325 1,988
Navigation system     1,758
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 2,944 1,929 5,240
Options (change) 2,528 1,625 4,894
Destination 845 845 750
Total Price $38,349 $40,724 $36,980
Total Invoice $34,926 $37,119 $34,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $283
Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSELimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$38,349$40,724$36,980
Adjustments for Features-350-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,999$39,424$36,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$34,926$37,119$34,324
Adjustments for Features-319-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,607$35,934$34,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguan
TrimSELimitedSEL
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$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$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$600 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,805$8,755$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-1,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,266 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

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