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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTISELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,851 $32,498
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Options (change) 6,630 4,120 2,965
Options (change) 6,366 3,613 2,559
Destination 770 810 810
Total Price $31,695 $37,625 $39,370
Total Invoice $30,459 $34,274 $35,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,911
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTISELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$31,695$37,625$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$35,535$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$30,459$34,274$35,867
Adjustments for Features0-1,904-2,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$32,370$32,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTISELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $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$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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$75
Metal pedals$75  
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, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,855$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,904-2,883

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length165.4 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 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		15.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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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