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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,949

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $26,760 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $17,138 $23,883 $26,241 $29,281
Stability control 280      
Cold Weather Package 150 60 60  
CD changer, remote 499      
Cargo cover   90    
Floor mats   185 185 275
CD changer, in-dash   250    
Sunroof   910 850 850
Heated front seats       440
Stability control 247      
Cold Weather Package 133 48 48  
CD changer, remote 323      
Cargo cover   72    
Floor mats   120 120 180
CD changer, in-dash   188    
Sunroof   728 680 680
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 929 1,495 1,095 1,565
Options (change) 703 1,156 848 1,212
Destination 630 745 745 745
Total Price $19,949 $29,000 $31,250 $35,210
Total Invoice $18,471 $25,784 $27,834 $31,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,184
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$19,949$29,000$31,250$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-4,050-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,949$26,605$27,200$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595$1,755
Total Invoice$18,471$25,784$27,834$31,238
Adjustments for Features0-2,129-3,607-6,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$23,655$24,227$25,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$572$1,506

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Removable second-row console $200$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$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$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  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,240$3,635$5,290$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$4,050$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129-3,607-6,077

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in109.8 in
Length164.9 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
18.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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