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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $17,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $15,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $37,315 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $16,107 $34,069 $37,356 $39,744
Package 2 1,755      
Package 1 1,390      
All-weather floor mats 99 200 200 200
Satellite radio 375      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Package 2 1,629      
Package 1 1,291      
All-weather floor mats 64 120 120 120
Satellite radio 331      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 3,619 425 425 425
Options (change) 3,315 260 260 260
Destination 630 900 900 900
Total Price $21,429 $38,640 $42,240 $44,855
Total Invoice $20,052 $35,229 $38,516 $40,904

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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: $9,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,756
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,429$38,640$42,240$44,855
Adjustments for Features0-8,140-9,565-11,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$30,500$32,675$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,640
Total Invoice$20,052$35,229$38,516$40,904
Adjustments for Features0-7,421-8,722-10,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$27,808$29,794$30,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,986$2,413

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,690$9,830$11,255$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,140$9,565$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,421-8,722-10,683

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in109.8 in
Length161.1 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in75.8 in
Height59.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft383.7 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 wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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