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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: $4,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,901

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $2,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $34,649 $31,239 $33,120
Bodyside moldings 199    
Floor mats 280    
Running boards 649 1,100 1,100
AWD 1,450 1,975 1,975
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 175    
Running boards 425 900 900
AWD 1,325 1,897 1,897
Options (change) 2,578 3,075 3,075
Options (change) 2,050 2,797 2,797
Destination 845 865 865
Total Price $41,373 $36,545 $38,440
Total Invoice $37,544 $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: $4,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year201320172017
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$41,373$36,545$38,440
Adjustments for Features-240-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,133$36,445$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$37,544$34,901$36,782
Adjustments for Features-218-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,326$34,805$36,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201320172017
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  
Removable second-row console$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$7,505$7,365$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-218-960

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132017
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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