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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: $38,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $35,745
Cargo net 100 49
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Cargo net 80 34
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 1,200 3,014
Options (change) 1,136 2,593
Destination 920 810
Total Price $38,615 $39,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,081
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,615$39,569
Adjustments for Features-1,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,755$39,569

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $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
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,490$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-990

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in109.8 in
Length167.6 in188.4 in
Width70.8 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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		17.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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