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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $20,539 $26,241 $29,281
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900 850 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Heated front seats     440
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864 680 680
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,700 4,074 4,519
Options (change) 2,592 3,325 3,670
Destination 770 745 745
Total Price $24,865 $34,229 $38,164
Total Invoice $23,901 $30,311 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,865$34,229$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$32,139$32,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$835
Total Invoice$23,901$30,311$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,851-4,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$28,460$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$654

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,715$4,805$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,851-4,582

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in109.8 in
Length182.2 in188.4 in
Width70.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.595.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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