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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $27,513 $38,419 $41,268
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 249 249
AWD 1,950 1,460 1,460
Navigation system 1,800    
Floor mats   229 229
Cargo net   49 49
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145
AWD 1,900 1,333 1,333
Navigation system 1,589    
Floor mats   139 139
Cargo net   35 35
Options (change) 9,185 1,987 1,987
Options (change) 8,431 1,652 1,652
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $39,765 $45,062 $48,182
Total Invoice $36,574 $41,066 $43,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $862
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,765$45,062$48,182
Adjustments for Features0-5,875-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$39,187$40,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$36,574$41,066$43,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,354-6,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,574$35,712$37,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $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 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,040$12,915$14,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,875$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,354-6,608

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 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
14.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested351567%
Total Not Requested176533%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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