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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $28,210 $27,108 $33,944
Cargo net 100 49 49
Value Package   560  
Side curtain airbags   650  
Floor mats   106 106
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Cargo net 80 34 34
Value Package   504  
Side curtain airbags   559  
Floor mats   66 66
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 100 3,365 2,155
Options (change) 80 2,863 1,800
Destination 820 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,305 $34,430 $38,050
Total Invoice $29,110 $30,576 $33,749

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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: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,633
Model Year201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,305$34,430$38,050
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,090$34,430$36,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,195
Total Invoice$29,110$30,576$33,749
Adjustments for Features-1,1670-1,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,943$30,576$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,909

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,065$4,850$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1670-1,264

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.9 in
Length179.6 in184.6 in
Width70.8 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft380.6 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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