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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: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $35,595
Base Invoice $22,795 $32,498
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 2,650
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   315
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 2,359
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 4,425 2,965
Options (change) 4,188 2,559
Destination 770 810
Total Price $28,940 $39,370
Total Invoice $27,753 $35,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$28,940$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$34,030
Total Invoice$27,753$35,867
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$31,002

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaHighlander
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,265$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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.4,045 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 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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