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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: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTISELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $23,323 $31,553 $34,649
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Floor mats   280 280
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 6,630 1,295 280
Options (change) 6,366 1,078 175
Destination 770 845 845
Total Price $31,695 $36,700 $39,075
Total Invoice $30,459 $33,476 $35,669

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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: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year201120132013
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$36,700$39,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$34,560$35,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$30,459$33,476$35,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,952-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$31,524$32,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,324

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120132013
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$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
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$3,565$5,705$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,952-2,821

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112013
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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