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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: $37,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,145

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $35,595
Base Invoice $27,513 $32,498
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800 2,650
AWD 1,950 1,450
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589 2,359
AWD 1,900 1,324
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 6,500 4,663
Options (change) 6,002 4,042
Destination 630 810
Total Price $37,080 $41,068
Total Invoice $34,145 $37,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$37,080$41,068
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$37,918
Total Invoice$34,145$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,145$34,485

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,215$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,865

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 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		14.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.295.4 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 control125Yes
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 Requested269070%
Total Not Requested114030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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