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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelBeetleBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-LineGSRSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,408 $29,762
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300      
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Sunroof     850  
Extra Value Package 6     2,475  
Third-row seat     1,090  
Extra Value Package 8       3,280
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088      
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Sunroof     680  
Extra Value Package 6     2,228  
Third-row seat     872  
Extra Value Package 8       2,952
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 6,539 4,004
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 5,451 3,491
Destination 820 795 745 745
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $36,544 $37,819
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $32,604 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelBeetleBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-LineGSRSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,215$31,890$36,544$37,819
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,945-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$34,599$33,774
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$825$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$32,604$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,735-3,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$30,869$30,362
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$507$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2014201420092009
ModelBeetleBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-LineGSRSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$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$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,135$4,385$6,080$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,945$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,735-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in188.4 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305066%
Total Not Requested157534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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