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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: $31,320

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,947

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0T GLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,362 $26,241 $29,281
Floor mats 235 185 275
Remote start 450 529 529
Door sill trim plates 240    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Heated front seats     440
Floor mats 185 120 180
Remote start 350 380 380
Door sill trim plates 200    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 925 4,978 5,048
Options (change) 735 4,005 4,050
Destination 850 745 745
Total Price $31,320 $35,133 $38,693
Total Invoice $29,947 $30,991 $34,076

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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: $4,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,618
Model Year201820082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0T GLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,320$35,133$38,693
Adjustments for Features-6000-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$35,133$35,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$785
Total Invoice$29,947$30,991$34,076
Adjustments for Features-5740-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,373$30,991$31,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$641

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820082008
ModelJettaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0T GLISportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,940$4,340$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5740-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in109.8 in
Length183.3 in188.4 in
Width70.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,979 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
15.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.795.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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