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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,948

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelJettaJettaHighlander
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,325 $31,180 $43,795
Base Invoice $28,153 $29,933 $40,073
Navigation system     2,650
Floor mats     315
Navigation system     2,359
Floor mats     200
Options (change) 0 0 2,965
Options (change) 0 0 2,559
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $30,120 $31,975 $47,570
Total Invoice $28,948 $30,728 $43,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,065
Model Year201320132011
ModelJettaJettaHighlander
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionS7S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG42/48 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,120$31,975$47,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$30,950$40,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$28,948$30,728$43,442
Adjustments for Features0-985-6,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,948$29,743$37,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320132011
ModelJettaJettaHighlander
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$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$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,290$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-6,429

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,311 lb.4,641 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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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