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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: $21,178

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,637

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Rear spoiler 479 479 200 200  
Sunroof 1,000   900 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075        
CD changer, remote 499 499      
Cold Weather Package     60 60  
Side curtain airbags     680 680 650
3.3L V6     1,060    
Floor mats     106 106 106
Alloy wheels     520    
Value Package         560
Rear spoiler 310 310 160 160  
Sunroof 883   720 720  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073        
CD changer, remote 340 340      
Cold Weather Package     48 48  
Side curtain airbags     583 583 559
3.3L V6     944    
Floor mats     66 66 66
Alloy wheels     416    
Value Package         504
Options (change) 3,053 978 3,526 1,946 1,316
Options (change) 2,606 650 2,937 1,577 1,129
Destination 650 650 605 605 605
Total Price $21,178 $22,153 $28,661 $30,316 $32,381
Total Invoice $19,637 $20,838 $25,373 $26,892 $28,842

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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: $6,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$21,178$22,153$28,661$30,316$32,381
Adjustments for Features0-365-600-1,350-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,178$21,788$28,061$28,966$28,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0$905$620
Total Invoice$19,637$20,838$25,373$26,892$28,842
Adjustments for Features0-343-531-1,198-3,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,637$20,495$24,842$25,694$25,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$858$0$852$704

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$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$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear heater    $150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25 
Compass    $0
Fog lights   $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,940$3,175$3,925$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$600$1,350$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343-531-1,198-3,296

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
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
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%
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%
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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