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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: $38,900

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,119

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $33,975
Base Invoice $34,649 $32,617
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 280  
AWD 1,450 1,955
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 175  
AWD 1,325 1,877
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
Options (change) 1,929 4,105
Options (change) 1,625 3,943
Destination 845 820
Total Price $40,724 $38,900
Total Invoice $37,119 $37,380

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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: $1,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $990
Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$40,724$38,900
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,924$38,900
Total Invoice$37,119$37,380
Adjustments for Features-7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,390$37,380

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
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 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,830$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
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
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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