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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $35,745
Base Invoice $33,207 $32,635
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Floor mats   315
Navigation system   2,650
AWD   1,450
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Floor mats   200
Navigation system   2,359
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 1,500 4,415
Options (change) 1,440 3,883
Destination 770 810
Total Price $36,860 $40,970
Total Invoice $35,417 $37,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,860$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$36,530
Total Invoice$35,417$37,328
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$33,283

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,015$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,045

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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 Year20122012
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,266 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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