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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $16,107 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Package 2 1,755        
Package 1 1,390        
Satellite radio 375        
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Package 2 1,629        
Package 1 1,291        
Satellite radio 331        
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 3,520 315 315 2,680 315
Options (change) 3,251 200 200 2,374 200
Destination 630 810 810 810 810
Total Price $21,330 $33,970 $36,870 $42,205 $45,495
Total Invoice $19,988 $30,997 $33,645 $38,801 $41,608

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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: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,511
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$21,330$33,970$36,870$42,205$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,025-6,900-7,400-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$27,945$29,970$34,805$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$6,860$8,825
Total Invoice$19,988$30,997$33,645$38,801$41,608
Adjustments for Features0-5,498-6,296-6,803-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$25,499$27,349$31,998$33,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850$6,499$8,129

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$465$6,490$7,365$7,865$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025$6,900$7,400$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,498-6,296-6,803-7,980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
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.3,947 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 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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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