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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: $6,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,053

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $24,293 $29,851 $32,498
Navigation system 1,990 2,650 2,650
Cargo net 69 49 49
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
Navigation system 1,758 2,359 2,359
Cargo net 55 34 34
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 4,459 4,169 3,014
Options (change) 4,060 3,647 2,593
Destination 700 810 810
Total Price $31,224 $37,674 $39,419
Total Invoice $29,053 $34,308 $35,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year200920112011
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$31,224$37,674$39,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,224$35,024$35,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$29,053$34,308$35,901
Adjustments for Features0-2,413-3,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,053$31,895$32,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920112011
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$4,155$6,805$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,413-3,393

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length179.3 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height59.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
32.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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