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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: $19,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $16,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $16,107 $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
Package 2 1,755              
Package 1 1,390              
All-weather floor mats 99 249 249 249 249 249 249 249
Satellite radio 375              
Floor mats   229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249 249        
Package 2 1,629              
Package 1 1,291              
All-weather floor mats 64 145 145 145 145 145 145 145
Satellite radio 331              
Floor mats   139 139 139 139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164 164        
Options (change) 3,619 727 727 727 478 478 478 478
Options (change) 3,315 448 448 448 284 284 284 284
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,429 $40,642 $43,452 $41,812 $43,553 $46,633 $46,673 $49,753
Total Invoice $20,052 $36,977 $39,543 $38,045 $39,698 $42,510 $42,547 $45,359

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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: $8,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,063
Model Year20062018201820182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,429$40,642$43,452$41,812$43,553$46,633$46,673$49,753
Adjustments for Features0-10,840-12,115-10,840-11,590-12,940-12,965-14,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$29,802$31,337$30,972$31,963$33,693$33,708$35,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535$1,170$2,161$3,891$3,906$5,636
Total Invoice$20,052$36,977$39,543$38,045$39,698$42,510$42,547$45,359
Adjustments for Features0-9,862-11,025-9,863-10,564-11,796-11,819-13,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$27,115$28,518$28,182$29,134$30,714$30,728$32,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,403$1,067$2,019$3,599$3,613$5,193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018201820182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 / TDIXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150       
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan      $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15       
Rain-sensing wipers$175     $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 $75$75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$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$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350     
Machined alloy wheels   $350    
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Total Value of Features$1,765$12,605$13,880$12,605$13,355$14,705$14,730$16,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,840$12,115$10,840$11,590$12,940$12,965$14,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,862-11,025-9,863-10,564-11,796-11,819-13,051

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in109.8 in
Length161.1 in192.5 in
Width67.9 in75.8 in
Height59.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,166 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

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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