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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $41,268 $44,080
Driver Assistance Package 695 695    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 249 249
Cargo net 100 100 49 49
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Floor mats     229 229
Driver Assistance Package 598 598    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 145 145
Cargo net 80 80 35 35
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 1,270 1,270 527 527
Options (change) 1,063 1,063 319 319
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $31,435 $32,435 $46,722 $49,802
Total Invoice $30,054 $31,014 $42,582 $45,394

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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: $7,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,435$32,435$46,722$49,802
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,600-9,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$32,435$38,122$39,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$1,730
Total Invoice$30,054$31,014$42,582$45,394
Adjustments for Features-1,0040-7,838-9,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,050$31,014$34,744$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,964$0$1,581

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,065$10,665$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,600$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0040-7,838-9,069

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.6 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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