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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $33,220
Base Invoice $34,519 $29,897
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
Remote start   529
Extra Value Package 8   3,400
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
Remote start   380
Extra Value Package 8   3,060
Options (change) 750 4,653
Options (change) 600 3,979
Destination 820 800
Total Price $37,565 $38,673
Total Invoice $35,939 $34,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,608
Model Year20152010
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$37,565$38,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$37,173
Total Invoice$35,939$34,676
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$33,331

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152010
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 app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152010
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 Weight3,423 lb.3,979 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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