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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-Line SELSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,408 $29,762
6-speed automated manual 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
6-speed automated manual 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) 1,100 6,539 4,004
Options (change) 1,056 5,451 3,491
Destination 820 745 745
Total Price $33,370 $36,544 $37,819
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,604 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $516
Model Year201620092009
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-Line SELSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$33,370$36,544$37,819
Adjustments for Features0-620-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$35,924$35,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$32,069$32,604$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-553-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$32,051$31,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620092009
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimR-Line SELSportLimited
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 liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 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  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$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$5,035$5,655$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-553-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162009
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
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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