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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: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $42,130
Base Invoice $24,293 $38,465
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 200
Cargo net 69 49
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   225
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 120
Cargo net 55 32
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 4,644 474
Options (change) 4,205 292
Destination 700 860
Total Price $31,409 $43,464
Total Invoice $29,198 $39,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,437
Model Year20092014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$31,409$43,464
Adjustments for Features0-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$35,804
Total Invoice$29,198$39,617
Adjustments for Features0-6,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$32,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$2,630$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,982

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height59.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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