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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $29,519 $33,220 $41,220
Base Invoice $28,210 $26,635 $29,897 $37,303
Door sill trim plates 240      
Automatic climate control, front   375    
Floor mats   185 275  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Sunroof   850   850
Extra Value Package 6   2,915    
Third-row seat   1,031    
Extra Value Package 8     3,400  
Navigation system       2,775
Cargo cover       90
Door sill trim plates 200      
Automatic climate control, front   300    
Floor mats   120 180  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Sunroof   680   680
Extra Value Package 6   2,624    
Third-row seat   825    
Extra Value Package 8     3,060  
Navigation system       2,301
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 240 5,805 4,124 3,715
Options (change) 200 4,908 3,599 3,053
Destination 820 800 800 800
Total Price $30,445 $36,124 $38,144 $45,735
Total Invoice $29,230 $32,343 $34,296 $41,156

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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: $5,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,671
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,445$36,124$38,144$45,735
Adjustments for Features-3850-3,075-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$36,124$35,069$41,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$6,591
Total Invoice$29,230$32,343$34,296$41,156
Adjustments for Features-3700-2,765-3,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,860$32,343$31,531$37,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$0$5,958

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,530$8,605$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$3,075$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3700-2,765-3,667

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162010
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.3,848 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 Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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