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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,224

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,053

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $30,460
Base Invoice $24,293 $27,108
Cargo net 69 49
Navigation system 1,990 2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Cargo net 55 34
Navigation system 1,758 1,700
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 4,459 5,205
Options (change) 4,060 4,335
Destination 700 605
Total Price $31,224 $36,270
Total Invoice $29,053 $32,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year20092006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,224$36,270
Adjustments for Features0-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,224$35,450
Total Invoice$29,053$32,048
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,053$31,323

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,330$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-725

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length179.3 in184.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height59.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		32.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.839.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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