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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLIXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $22,795 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900        
Rear spoiler 375        
All-weather floor mats 235 249 249 249 249
6-speed automated manual 1,100        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864        
Rear spoiler 300        
All-weather floor mats 185 145 145 145 145
6-speed automated manual 1,056        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 4,660 478 478 478 478
Options (change) 4,373 284 284 284 284
Destination 770 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,175 $40,393 $41,563 $43,553 $46,673
Total Invoice $27,938 $36,813 $37,881 $39,698 $42,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLIXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,175$40,393$41,563$43,553$46,673
Adjustments for Features0-8,090-8,240-9,415-10,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$32,303$33,323$34,138$35,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$27,938$36,813$37,881$39,698$42,547
Adjustments for Features0-7,373-7,510-8,582-9,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$29,440$30,371$31,116$32,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,676$3,271

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGLIXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$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$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,790$11,880$12,030$13,205$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,090$8,240$9,415$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,373-7,510-8,582-9,836

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in109.8 in
Length182.2 in192.5 in
Width70.0 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.7 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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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