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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,040 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $32,905 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
All-weather floor mats 235 235 200 200 200 200 200
Autobahn Package 6,000            
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500          
Floor mats     225 225 225 225 225
All-weather floor mats 185 185 120 120 120 120 120
Autobahn Package 5,760            
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440          
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 425 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 260 260 260 260 260
Destination 770 770 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $37,325 $40,925 $48,585 $43,415 $51,075
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $34,025 $37,311 $44,305 $39,585 $46,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,600$37,095$37,325$40,925$48,585$43,415$51,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,550-6,325-7,950-8,375-10,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$32,775$34,600$40,635$35,040$41,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,825$7,860$2,265$8,300
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$34,025$37,311$44,305$39,585$46,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-4,148-5,766-7,250-7,636-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$29,877$31,545$37,055$31,949$37,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0$1,668$7,178$2,072$7,582

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 $75 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100     
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0     
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Total Value of Features$3,815$5,765$8,365$10,140$11,765$12,190$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,550$6,325$7,950$8,375$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-4,148-5,766-7,250-7,636-9,120

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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 Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length165.4 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 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		15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft383.7 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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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 XLE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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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