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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: $40,995

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,800 $47,880 $37,195 $38,895
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 700 700
Floor mats 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 285 285
Running boards 599 599 695 695
Remote start 499 499    
Third-row seat     500 500
Cargo cover     200 200
Universal garage door opener     325 325
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 600 600
Floor mats 140 140    
Cargo net 35 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 235 235
Running boards 375 375 560 560
Remote start 320 320    
Third-row seat     430 430
Cargo cover     152 152
Universal garage door opener     270 270
Options (change) 2,320 2,320 2,805 2,805
Options (change) 1,545 1,545 2,327 2,327
Destination 960 960 995 995
Total Price $48,080 $51,160 $40,995 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,218
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12480, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-19255/40-20
Total Price$48,080$51,160$40,995$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,625-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,080$49,810$39,370$41,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
CVT $1000  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,915$7,190$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,625$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220-132-126

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172019
ModelHighlanderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.8 in
Length192.5 in185.1 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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