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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: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleHighlander
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $35,745
Base Invoice $31,249 $32,635
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 0 2,965
Options (change) 0 2,559
Destination 820 810
Total Price $33,370 $39,520
Total Invoice $32,069 $36,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,322
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleHighlander
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$33,370$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$37,750
Total Invoice$32,069$36,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$34,391

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleHighlander
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,735$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
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.4,045 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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