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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $16,107 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Package 1 1,390      
Package 2 1,755      
Satellite radio 375 449 449  
CD changer, remote 499      
Cold Weather Package   60    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Floor mats   185 275  
Sunroof   850 850 850
Universal garage door opener   125    
Heated front seats     440  
Cargo cover       90
Package 1 1,291      
Package 2 1,629      
Satellite radio 331 359 359  
CD changer, remote 340      
Cold Weather Package   48    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Floor mats   120 180  
Sunroof   680 680 680
Universal garage door opener   100    
Heated front seats     352  
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 4,019 3,159 2,014 940
Options (change) 3,591 2,499 1,571 752
Destination 630 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $21,829 $33,314 $35,659 $39,535
Total Invoice $20,328 $29,485 $31,597 $35,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,329
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,829$33,314$35,659$39,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-5,925-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$28,989$29,734$32,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$3,121
Total Invoice$20,328$29,485$31,597$35,099
Adjustments for Features0-3,828-5,250-6,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$25,657$26,347$28,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,140$5,465$7,065$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$5,925$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,828-5,250-6,592

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in109.8 in
Length161.1 in188.4 in
Width67.9 in75.2 in
Height59.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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