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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: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,299

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Cargo net 95 95 95 49 49 49 49
Cargo mat 125 125 125        
Floor mats       225 225 225 225
Remote start       499   499  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Cargo net 69 69 69 32 32 32 32
Cargo mat 99 99 99        
Floor mats       140 140 140 140
Remote start       310   310  
Options (change) 595 595 595 773 274 773 274
Options (change) 468 468 468 482 172 482 172
Destination 820 820 820 860 860 860 860
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $41,273 $48,434 $43,763 $50,924
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $37,533 $44,217 $39,807 $46,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,783
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S6S6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$41,273$48,434$43,763$50,924
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,795-5,270-5,845-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,580$37,478$43,164$37,918$43,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$5,686$440$6,126
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$37,533$44,217$39,807$46,491
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,451-4,811-5,317-6,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,052$34,082$39,406$34,490$39,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$5,324$408$5,726

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2014201420142014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
CVT    $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150$150 $150 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$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$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  $200$200
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$4,580$4,580$4,680$8,375$9,850$10,425$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,795$5,270$5,845$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,451-4,811-5,317-6,683

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142014
ModelPassatHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,135 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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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