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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,540 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $24,517 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Navigation system 830 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650
Panoramic sunroof 1,750        
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Navigation system 796 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359
Panoramic sunroof 1,681        
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 2,580 2,965 2,965 5,330 2,965
Options (change) 2,477 2,559 2,559 4,733 2,559
Destination 770 810 810 810 810
Total Price $28,890 $36,620 $39,520 $44,855 $48,145
Total Invoice $27,764 $33,356 $36,004 $41,160 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$28,890$36,620$39,520$44,855$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-5,715-6,140-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$31,880$33,805$38,715$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,835$8,700
Total Invoice$27,764$33,356$36,004$41,160$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-4,318-5,207-5,634-6,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,764$29,038$30,797$35,526$37,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,759$6,488$8,020

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTDISELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Total Value of Features$3,140$7,880$8,855$9,280$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740$5,715$6,140$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,318-5,207-5,634-6,909

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length179.3 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height59.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
32.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

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