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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: $49,092

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $7,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $48,250 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Class II trailer hitch 699 699      
Rear bumper protector 139 139      
Floor mats 229 229      
Class III trailer hitch     515 515 515
Executive Package     11,720 11,720  
Class II trailer hitch 530 530      
Rear bumper protector 99 99      
Floor mats 139 139      
Class III trailer hitch     445 445 445
Executive Package     11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 1,067 1,067 12,235 12,235 515
Options (change) 768 768 11,590 11,590 445
Destination 1,175 1,175 870 870 870
Total Price $49,092 $50,492 $56,480 $59,980 $62,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,838
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$49,092$50,492$56,480$59,980$62,795
Adjustments for Features-1,760-1,41000-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,332$49,082$56,480$59,980$62,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$3,500$6,265

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300
CVT $1000   
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Perimeter scan$25$25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Intercom$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Total Value of Features$9,390$9,040$7,630$7,630$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$1,410$0$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-5400-48

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.9 in
Length194.9 in188.8 in
Width76.0 in76.4 in
Height68.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.9 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested420073%
Total Not Requested156527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested420073%
Total Not Requested156527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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