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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $45,200 $48,280
All-weather floor mats 235 249 249
Cargo net 100 49 49
Floor mats   229 229
All-weather floor mats 185 145 145
Cargo net 80 35 35
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 335 527 527
Options (change) 265 319 319
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $31,430 $46,722 $49,802

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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: $9,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,386
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,430$46,722$49,802
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$41,147$42,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
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 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  
Rear air vents$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  
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
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$8,790$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,081-6,312

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length179.8 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
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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