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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: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $5,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $3,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,350 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $20,497 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Side curtain airbags   680 680 650
3.3L V6   1,060    
Floor mats   106 106 106
Rear spoiler   200 200  
Alloy wheels   520    
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Side curtain airbags   583 583 559
3.3L V6   944    
Floor mats   66 66 66
Rear spoiler   160 160  
Alloy wheels   416    
Options (change) 0 2,626 1,046 756
Options (change) 0 2,217 857 625
Destination 820 605 605 605
Total Price $22,170 $27,761 $29,416 $31,821
Total Invoice $21,317 $24,653 $26,172 $28,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$22,170$27,761$29,416$31,821
Adjustments for Features-4100-750-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$27,761$28,666$28,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$1,160
Total Invoice$21,317$24,653$26,172$28,338
Adjustments for Features-3940-667-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,923$24,653$25,505$25,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$852$1,102

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear heater   $150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player $50$50$50
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$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
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$3,210$2,800$3,550$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$750$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3940-667-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in106.9 in
Length168.4 in184.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,948 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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