Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,457

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $36,040 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $24,091 $32,905 $36,191 $38,465
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200 200
Driver's Edition 4,600      
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
Floor mats   225 225 225
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120 120
Driver's Edition 4,416      
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 5,935 425 425 425
Options (change) 5,657 260 260 260
Destination 820 860 860 860
Total Price $31,850 $37,325 $40,925 $43,415
Total Invoice $30,568 $34,025 $37,311 $39,585

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,850$37,325$40,925$43,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-5,450-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$33,650$35,475$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$30,568$34,025$37,311$39,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,969-6,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$30,675$32,342$32,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,667$2,072

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTIXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
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
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,665$8,340$10,115$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$5,450$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,350-4,969-6,838

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142014
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 Weight3,090 lb.4,233 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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 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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.