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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,241 $29,281
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Heated front seats     440
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 5,700 5,564 4,519
Options (change) 5,472 4,517 3,670
Destination 770 745 745
Total Price $29,865 $35,719 $38,164
Total Invoice $28,701 $31,503 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,109
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,865$35,719$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,920-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$33,799$34,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$28,701$31,503$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,693-3,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$29,810$30,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,385$5,305$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,693-3,461

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in188.4 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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
15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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