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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: $17,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $36,040 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $17,040 $32,905 $36,191 $38,465
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 1,375 225 225 225
Options (change) 1,214 140 140 140
Destination 700 860 860 860
Total Price $19,990 $37,125 $40,725 $43,215
Total Invoice $18,954 $33,905 $37,191 $39,465

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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: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,184
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$19,990$37,125$40,725$43,215
Adjustments for Features0-9,600-11,375-13,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$27,525$29,350$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$18,954$33,905$37,191$39,465
Adjustments for Features0-8,767-10,388-12,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$25,138$26,803$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665$2,067

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelNew BeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5LXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,515$11,115$12,890$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,600$11,375$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,767-10,388-12,260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
ModelNew BeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in109.8 in
Length161.1 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in75.8 in
Height59.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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 Limited Platinum

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

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