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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $13,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $32,605 $34,500
Class II trailer hitch 699 530 530
Floor mats 229    
All-weather floor mats 249 235 235
Running boards 599 1,100 1,100
AWD 1,460 1,975 1,975
Class II trailer hitch 530 456 456
Floor mats 139    
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
Running boards 399 900 900
AWD 1,333 1,897 1,897
Options (change) 3,236 3,840 3,840
Options (change) 2,546 3,438 3,438
Destination 1,175 865 865
Total Price $51,261 $37,310 $39,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,156
Model Year202020172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$51,261$37,310$39,205
Adjustments for Features-5,925-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,336$37,210$39,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year202020172017
ModelHighlanderTiguanTiguan
TrimPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$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$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$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 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Intercom$25  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,740$5,915$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430-950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20202017
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 Sport

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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