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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,130

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $27,513 $27,108 $33,944
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Value Package   560  
Side curtain airbags   650  
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   106 106
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Navigation system 1,589 1,700 1,700
Value Package   504  
Side curtain airbags   559  
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   66 66
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Options (change) 4,550 5,205 2,155
Options (change) 4,102 4,335 1,800
Destination 630 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,130 $36,270 $38,050
Total Invoice $32,245 $32,048 $33,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $160
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,130$36,270$38,050
Adjustments for Features-400-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$36,270$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$32,245$32,048$33,749
Adjustments for Features-370-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,208$32,048$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,950$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-288

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.9 in
Length188.2 in184.6 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.280.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested256567%
Total Not Requested126533%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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