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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $12,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $28,772 $38,465 $45,459
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
Cargo net 100 49 49
Door sill trim plates 240    
Floor mats   225 225
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120
Cargo net 80 32 32
Door sill trim plates 200    
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 575 474 474
Options (change) 465 292 292
Destination 820 860 860
Total Price $31,365 $43,464 $51,124
Total Invoice $30,057 $39,617 $46,611

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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: $6,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year201720142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,365$43,464$51,124
Adjustments for Features0-5,225-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$38,239$44,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,035
Total Invoice$30,057$39,617$46,611
Adjustments for Features0-4,763-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,057$34,854$40,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,512

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720142014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$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 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,490$8,715$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,763-6,245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172014
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.6 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,135 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
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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