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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: $42,505

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $8,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $37,650
Class II trailer hitch 699 700
Floor mats 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 235
Running boards 599 1,100
AWD 1,460 1,955
Class II trailer hitch 530 600
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Running boards 399 900
AWD 1,333 1,877
Options (change) 3,236 3,990
Options (change) 2,546 3,562
Destination 1,175 865
Total Price $51,261 $42,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,265
Model Year20202015
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/40-19
Total Price$51,261$42,505
Adjustments for Features-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,561$42,505

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20202015
ModelHighlanderTiguan
TrimPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,690$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20202015
ModelHighlanderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in102.5 in
Length194.9 in174.5 in
Width76.0 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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