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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: $40,170

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $29,095 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
Luxury #1 Package 3,250        
All-weather floor mats 185 249 249 249 249
iPod integration 0        
Adaptive cruise control 975        
Navigation system 1,800        
AWD 1,950 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Floor mats   225 225 225 225
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Cargo cover   179 179    
Luxury #1 Package 2,970        
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145
iPod integration 0        
Adaptive cruise control 861        
Navigation system 1,589        
AWD 1,900 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Cargo net   35 35 35 35
Cargo cover   129 129    
Options (change) 8,160 2,162 2,162 1,983 1,983
Options (change) 7,465 1,782 1,782 1,653 1,653
Destination 640 960 960 960 960
Total Price $40,170 $41,642 $42,812 $44,623 $47,743
Total Invoice $37,200 $37,911 $38,979 $40,667 $43,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,170$41,642$42,812$44,623$47,743
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-4,900-5,650-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,170$36,742$37,912$38,973$40,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170$2,231$3,976
Total Invoice$37,200$37,911$38,979$40,667$43,516
Adjustments for Features0-4,461-4,461-5,149-6,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,200$33,450$34,518$35,518$37,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,068$2,068$3,663

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6 VR6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,965$10,865$10,865$11,615$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900$4,900$5,650$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,461-4,461-5,149-6,403

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072017
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.0 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested311584%
Total Not Requested59016%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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 SE

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

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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