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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $3,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,792

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $28,772 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Door sill trim plates 240      
Cold Weather Package   60    
Navigation system   2,530 2,505 2,655
Automatic climate control, front   375   375
Floor mats   185 275  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Sunroof   850 850 850
Heated front seats     440  
Cargo cover       90
Door sill trim plates 200      
Cold Weather Package   48    
Navigation system   2,118 2,099 2,211
Automatic climate control, front   300   300
Floor mats   120 180  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Sunroof   680 680 680
Heated front seats     352  
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 240 4,449 4,519 3,970
Options (change) 200 3,625 3,670 3,263
Destination 820 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $31,030 $34,604 $38,164 $42,565
Total Invoice $29,792 $30,611 $33,696 $37,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp 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$31,030$34,604$38,164$42,565
Adjustments for Features-2,1850-2,775-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$34,604$35,389$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$785$3,336
Total Invoice$29,792$30,611$33,696$37,610
Adjustments for Features-2,0980-2,450-4,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,694$30,611$31,246$33,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,912

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid 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   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
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 manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$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
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
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$7,290$5,105$7,880$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0$2,775$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0980-2,450-4,087

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172008
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.3,980 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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