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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: $42,316

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $35,745
Base Invoice $46,502 $32,635
Rear bumper protector 150  
Cargo net 100 49
Roof rack crossbars 365 229
Running boards 695 649
Towing Prep Package   220
AWD   1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Rear bumper protector 118  
Cargo net 80 34
Roof rack crossbars 300 150
Running boards 560 425
Towing Prep Package   195
AWD   1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 1,310 5,761
Options (change) 1,058 4,812
Destination 925 810
Total Price $50,725 $42,316
Total Invoice $48,485 $38,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,155
Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$50,725$42,316
Adjustments for Features-7,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$42,316
Total Invoice$48,485$38,257
Adjustments for Features-7,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,412$38,257

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$12,990$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0730

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in188.4 in
Width78.3 in75.2 in
Height69.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		55.5 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		96.8 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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