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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $27,727 $29,851 $32,498
Navigation system 1,990 2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Navigation system 1,758 2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 1,990 4,319 3,164
Options (change) 1,758 3,738 2,684
Destination 700 810 810
Total Price $32,380 $37,824 $39,569
Total Invoice $30,185 $34,399 $35,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $690
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,380$37,824$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$33,949$34,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$30,185$34,399$35,992
Adjustments for Features0-3,524-4,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$30,875$31,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlander
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,405$6,280$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,524-4,503

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.0 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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