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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSESELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428
iPod integration 199 199        
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Heated front seats 225          
Sunroof 1,000          
Floor mats     280 280 280 280
Leather Package         2,280  
iPod integration 176 176        
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Heated front seats 199          
Sunroof 883          
Floor mats     175 175 175 175
Leather Package         2,099  
Options (change) 1,903 678 280 280 2,560 280
Options (change) 1,568 486 175 175 2,274 175
Destination 650 650 845 845 845 845
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $35,685 $39,075 $43,575 $47,495
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $32,573 $35,669 $40,075 $43,448

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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: $8,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,251
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSESELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$20,028$21,853$35,685$39,075$43,575$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-7,365-9,315-9,740-11,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$28,320$29,760$33,835$36,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,440$5,515$8,010
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$32,573$35,669$40,075$43,448
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-6,723-8,503-8,958-10,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$25,850$27,166$31,117$33,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,316$5,267$7,384

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSESELimitedHybridHybrid 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  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350 $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$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$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$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$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Total Value of Features$740$1,990$8,105$10,055$10,480$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$7,365$9,315$9,740$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-6,723-8,503-8,958-10,214

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082013
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.3,947 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested155055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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