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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: $22,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $8,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,385

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5BaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $15,466 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
Alloy wheels 690 520    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075      
CD changer, remote 499      
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Side curtain airbags   650 650 650
Leather Package   1,935 1,305  
JBL 8 speakers   475    
3.3L V6   1,060    
Floor mats   106 106 106
Fog lights   110    
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Heated front seats   440 440 440
Sunroof   900 900  
Value Package       560
Leather seating surfaces       1,400
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
Alloy wheels 641 416    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073      
CD changer, remote 340      
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Side curtain airbags   559 559 559
Leather Package   1,548 1,044  
JBL 8 speakers   356    
3.3L V6   944    
Floor mats   66 66 66
Fog lights   88    
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Heated front seats   352 352 352
Sunroof   720 720  
Value Package       504
Leather seating surfaces       1,120
Options (change) 5,684 6,456 3,461 3,156
Options (change) 5,279 5,247 2,789 2,601
Destination 640 605 605 605
Total Price $22,814 $31,591 $31,831 $34,221
Total Invoice $21,385 $27,683 $28,104 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,128
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5BaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$22,814$31,591$31,831$34,221
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,085-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,814$30,256$30,746$30,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$430
Total Invoice$21,385$27,683$28,104$30,314
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-958-3,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,385$26,513$27,146$27,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$633$670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5BaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear heater   $150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass   $0
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats   $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
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$2,715$4,050$3,800$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$1,085$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,170-958-3,131

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in106.9 in
Length161.1 in184.6 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height59.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested43052%
Total Not Requested40048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested123070%
Total Not Requested52530%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested43052%
Total Not Requested40048%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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