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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $15,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaHighlander
Trim2.0T GLILimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $45,200
Base Invoice $28,362 $41,268
Floor mats 235 229
All-weather floor mats 235 249
Cargo net 100 49
Remote start 450 499
Door sill trim plates 240  
Floor mats 185 139
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Cargo net 80 35
Remote start 350 320
Door sill trim plates 200  
Options (change) 1,260 1,026
Options (change) 1,000 639
Destination 850 995
Total Price $31,655 $47,221
Total Invoice $30,212 $42,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaHighlander
Trim2.0T GLILimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$31,655$47,221
Adjustments for Features0-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$38,896
Total Invoice$30,212$42,902
Adjustments for Features0-7,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$35,338

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaHighlander
Trim2.0T GLILimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,564

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in109.8 in
Length183.3 in192.5 in
Width70.0 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,208 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
15.7 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 Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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