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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,718

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $15,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,938

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $15,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouareg
TrimSportLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $48,900
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $44,997
Automatic climate control, front 375    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Power liftgate 400 400  
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Running boards 649 649  
Heated front seats   440  
Technology Package     3,350
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
CD changer, remote     99
Tubular side steps     899
Automatic climate control, front 300    
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Power liftgate 320 320  
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Running boards 425 425  
Heated front seats   352  
Technology Package     2,959
Bluetooth cell phone link     243
CD changer, remote     70
Tubular side steps     759
Options (change) 8,563 7,018 4,623
Options (change) 6,952 5,705 4,031
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $38,718 $40,663 $54,273
Total Invoice $33,938 $35,731 $49,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,800
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouareg
TrimSportLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19275/45-19
Total Price$38,718$40,663$54,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,718$39,088$50,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,938$35,731$49,778
Adjustments for Features0-1,384-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,938$34,347$46,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouareg
TrimSportLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,865$7,440$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,384-3,040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.4 in
Length188.4 in187.2 in
Width75.2 in75.9 in
Height68.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.5,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

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