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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: $5,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,241 $29,281
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900 2,530 2,505
Rear spoiler 375    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Heated front seats     440
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864 2,118 2,099
Rear spoiler 300    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,425 4,449 4,519
Options (change) 4,188 3,625 3,670
Destination 770 745 745
Total Price $28,940 $34,604 $38,164
Total Invoice $27,753 $30,611 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,940$34,604$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$32,739$33,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$785
Total Invoice$27,753$30,611$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-4,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$28,961$29,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$638

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,805$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,650-4,097

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,157 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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