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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $30,460
Base Invoice $24,091 $27,108
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 5,700 5,156
Options (change) 5,472 4,301
Destination 820 605
Total Price $31,615 $36,221
Total Invoice $30,383 $32,014

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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: $3,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $937
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,615$36,221
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$35,436
Total Invoice$30,383$32,014
Adjustments for Features0-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$31,320

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694

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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 Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length165.4 in184.6 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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