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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: $34,915

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,414

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $32,151 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
Rear spoiler 375        
Cargo net 95 49 49 49 49
Cargo mat 125        
Floor mats   225 225 225 225
Remote start   499 499 499 499
Rear spoiler 300        
Cargo net 69 35 35 35 35
Cargo mat 99        
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Remote start   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 595 773 773 773 773
Options (change) 468 495 495 495 495
Destination 795 960 960 960 960
Total Price $34,915 $40,253 $41,423 $43,413 $46,533
Total Invoice $33,414 $36,624 $37,692 $39,509 $42,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,915$40,253$41,423$43,413$46,533
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-5,420-6,595-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$34,983$36,003$36,818$38,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$33,414$36,624$37,692$39,509$42,358
Adjustments for Features0-4,795-4,932-6,002-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,414$31,829$32,760$33,507$35,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,678$3,274

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
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
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$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 cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
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
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
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
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,455$9,725$9,875$11,050$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$5,420$6,595$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,795-4,932-6,002-7,255

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132017
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in192.5 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

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