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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: $39,375

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $44,800
All-weather floor mats 235 249
Cargo net 100 49
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   225
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Cargo net 80 35
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 1,435 523
Options (change) 1,321 320
Destination 995 960
Total Price $39,375 $46,283

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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: $3,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,631
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,375$46,283
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$42,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,790$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,236

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in109.8 in
Length167.6 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%

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