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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $30,810
Base Invoice $22,795 $27,421
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system 900 2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   106
Sunroof   900
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system 864 1,700
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   66
Sunroof   720
Options (change) 4,425 3,006
Options (change) 4,188 2,486
Destination 770 645
Total Price $28,940 $34,461
Total Invoice $27,753 $30,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,505
Model Year20122007
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$28,940$34,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$33,001
Total Invoice$27,753$30,552
Adjustments for Features0-1,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$29,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122007
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,157 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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