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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: $28,480

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $14,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $12,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimTDILimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $42,130
Base Invoice $23,200 $38,465
All-weather floor mats 225 200
Navigation system 1,790  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   225
All-weather floor mats 175 120
Navigation system 1,581  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 4,415 425
Options (change) 4,003 260
Destination 750 860
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,480 $43,415
Total Invoice $26,653 $39,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,603
Model Year20102014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimTDILimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D270hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/55-19
Total Price$28,480$43,415
Adjustments for Features0-9,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$34,280
Total Invoice$26,653$39,585
Adjustments for Features0-8,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,653$31,256

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102014
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimTDILimited 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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$2,905$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,329

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102014
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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