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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: $3,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $30,810
Base Invoice $23,323 $27,421
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Extra Value Package   960
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Navigation system   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Extra Value Package   864
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 6,630 3,506
Options (change) 6,366 2,982
Destination 770 645
Total Price $31,695 $34,961
Total Invoice $30,459 $31,048

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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: $2,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,695$34,961
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$34,476
Total Invoice$30,459$31,048
Adjustments for Features0-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length165.4 in184.6 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 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
15.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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