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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: $30,505

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,271

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $32,635 $40,598
Cargo net 100 100 49 49
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Cargo net 80 80 34 34
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 340 340 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 280 280 2,593 2,593
Destination 820 820 810 810
Total Price $30,505 $31,505 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $29,271 $30,231 $36,038 $44,001

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,323
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,505$31,505$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,790-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$31,505$35,779$42,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$6,775
Total Invoice$29,271$30,231$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features-1,0080-3,452-5,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,263$30,231$32,586$38,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$6,266

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,665$3,615$7,405$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,790$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0080-3,452-5,149

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.6 in188.4 in
Width70.8 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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