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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $30,460
Base Invoice $20,539 $27,108
Sunroof 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof 864  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 2,000 3,316
Options (change) 1,920 2,829
Destination 770 605
Total Price $24,165 $34,381
Total Invoice $23,229 $30,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,439
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,165$34,381
Adjustments for Features0-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$32,271
Total Invoice$23,229$30,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$28,668

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in106.9 in
Length182.2 in184.6 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.580.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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