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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $25,855 $29,519 $33,220 $41,220
Base Invoice $17,040 $23,269 $26,635 $29,897 $37,303
Satellite radio 375 449 449 449  
Sunroof 1,000 910 850 850 850
Cargo cover   90     90
Floor mats   185 185 275  
Heated front seats       440  
Satellite radio 331 359 359 359  
Sunroof 883 728 680 680 680
Cargo cover   72     72
Floor mats   120 120 180  
Heated front seats       352  
Options (change) 1,375 1,634 1,484 2,014 940
Options (change) 1,214 1,279 1,159 1,571 752
Destination 700 800 800 800 800
Total Price $19,990 $28,289 $31,803 $36,034 $42,960
Total Invoice $18,954 $25,348 $28,594 $32,268 $38,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,764
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5187hp I4270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$19,990$28,289$31,803$36,034$42,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-4,640-7,990-9,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$25,354$27,163$28,044$33,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,809$2,690$7,791
Total Invoice$18,954$25,348$28,594$32,268$38,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-4,172-7,155-8,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$22,718$24,422$25,113$29,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,704$2,395$7,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr 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
FWD$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    
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$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Satellite radio$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
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,290$4,225$5,930$9,280$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$4,640$7,990$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630-4,172-7,155-8,877

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092010
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.3,848 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%

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