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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,095 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | |||||
| Difference: $5,007 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | |||||
| Difference: $2,708 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | R | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,590 | $38,920 | $40,090 | $42,080 | $45,200 |
| Base Invoice | $33,207 | $35,534 | $36,602 | $38,419 | $41,268 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Floor mats | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | |
| Cargo cover | 249 | 249 | |||
| AWD | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||||
| Floor mats | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Cargo cover | 164 | 164 | |||
| AWD | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,333 | |
| Options (change) | 1,735 | 2,187 | 2,187 | 1,938 | 1,938 |
| Options (change) | 1,625 | 1,781 | 1,781 | 1,617 | 1,617 |
| Destination | 770 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $37,095 | $42,102 | $43,272 | $45,013 | $48,133 |
| Total Invoice | $35,602 | $38,310 | $39,378 | $41,031 | $43,880 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,368 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | R | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 256hp I4 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 245/60-18 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $37,095 | $42,102 | $43,272 | $45,013 | $48,133 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,375 | -7,525 | -8,625 | -10,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,095 | $34,727 | $35,747 | $36,388 | $38,133 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,020 | $1,661 | $3,406 |
| Total Invoice | $35,602 | $38,310 | $39,378 | $41,031 | $43,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,711 | -6,848 | -7,862 | -9,116 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,602 | $31,599 | $32,530 | $33,169 | $34,764 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $931 | $1,570 | $3,165 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | R | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Perimeter scan | $25 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $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 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,265 | $12,640 | $12,790 | $13,890 | $15,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,375 | $7,525 | $8,625 | $10,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,711 | -6,848 | -7,862 | -9,116 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 192.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,326 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 44.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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