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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: $32,175

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,879

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,120 $47,850 $50,340
Base Invoice $29,874 $43,688 $45,961
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
Floor mats   225 225
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 235 425 425
Options (change) 185 260 260
Destination 820 885 885
Total Price $32,175 $49,160 $51,650
Total Invoice $30,879 $44,833 $47,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,605
Model Year201620152015
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4 H231hp V6 H231hp V6 H
TransmissionS7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG27/28 MPG27/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,175$49,160$51,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,175$43,295$43,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$30,879$44,833$47,106
Adjustments for Features0-5,349-7,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,879$39,484$39,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$403

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620152015
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$4,915$10,780$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,349-7,219

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162015
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in109.8 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.4,860 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
15.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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