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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,118

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $527

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,263

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $45,200
Base Invoice $46,502 $41,268
All-weather floor mats 285 249
Cargo net 100 49
Rear bumper protector 150 139
Running boards 695 599
AWD   1,460
Floor mats   229
Class II trailer hitch   699
Remote start   499
All-weather floor mats 235 145
Cargo net 80 35
Rear bumper protector 118 99
Running boards 560 399
AWD   1,333
Floor mats   139
Class II trailer hitch   530
Remote start   320
Options (change) 1,230 3,923
Options (change) 993 3,000
Destination 925 995
Total Price $50,645 $50,118
Total Invoice $48,420 $45,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,699
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$50,645$50,118
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,120$50,118
Total Invoice$48,420$45,263
Adjustments for Features-1,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,962$45,263

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,690$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in192.5 in
Width78.3 in75.8 in
Height69.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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