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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,950
Base Invoice $31,600 $34,649
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 49
Cargo mat 125  
Floor mats   280
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 32
Cargo mat 99  
Floor mats   175
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 595 528
Options (change) 468 332
Destination 770 845
Total Price $34,315 $39,323
Total Invoice $32,838 $35,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$34,315$39,323
Adjustments for Features0-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$36,663
Total Invoice$32,838$35,826
Adjustments for Features0-2,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$33,403

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,880$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in188.4 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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		15.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.995.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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