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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: $41,668

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,787

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $48,900
Base Invoice $32,635 $44,997
AWD 1,450  
Floor mats 315  
Navigation system 2,650  
Cargo net 49  
Running boards 649  
Technology Package   3,350
All-weather floor mats   289
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
CD changer, remote   99
Tubular side steps   899
AWD 1,324  
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 2,359  
Cargo net 34  
Running boards 425  
Technology Package   2,959
All-weather floor mats   225
Bluetooth cell phone link   243
CD changer, remote   70
Tubular side steps   759
Options (change) 5,113 4,912
Options (change) 4,342 4,256
Destination 810 750
Total Price $41,668 $54,562
Total Invoice $37,787 $50,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,837
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/45-19
Total Price$41,668$54,562
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,668$53,057
Total Invoice$37,787$50,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,787$48,624

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$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 automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Running boards$350 
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$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 
All-weather floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 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
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,266 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
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

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