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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Sunroof 1,000   910 850 850 850
Heated front seats 225       440  
CD changer, remote 499 499        
Cold Weather Package     60 60    
Cargo cover     90     90
Floor mats     185 185 275  
CD changer, in-dash     250      
Satellite radio     449 449 449  
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Sunroof 883   728 680 680 680
Heated front seats 199       352  
CD changer, remote 340 340        
Cold Weather Package     48 48    
Cargo cover     72     72
Floor mats     120 120 180  
CD changer, in-dash     188      
Satellite radio     359 359 359  
Options (change) 2,203 978 1,944 1,544 2,014 940
Options (change) 1,732 650 1,515 1,207 1,571 752
Destination 650 650 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $20,328 $22,153 $29,449 $31,699 $35,659 $39,535
Total Invoice $18,763 $20,838 $26,143 $28,193 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,863
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$20,328$22,153$29,449$31,699$35,659$39,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,835-4,640-7,740-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,328$20,903$26,614$27,059$27,919$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$445$1,305$3,681
Total Invoice$18,763$20,838$26,143$28,193$31,597$35,099
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-2,517-4,127-6,858-8,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,763$19,662$23,626$24,066$24,739$26,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$440$1,113$3,270

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate     $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$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$15    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200 $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25   
Compass    $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver  $10   
Visor mirror, passenger  $10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
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$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,765$4,350$6,155$9,255$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,835$4,640$7,740$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-2,517-4,127-6,858-8,203

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
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
Toyota Highlander

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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