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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,826

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $37,950
Base Invoice $34,519 $34,649
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 49
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 32
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 850 528
Options (change) 680 332
Destination 820 845
Total Price $37,665 $39,323
Total Invoice $36,019 $35,826

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,286
Model Year20152013
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$37,665$39,323
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$38,123
Total Invoice$36,019$35,826
Adjustments for Features0-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$34,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152013
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 
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
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$4,355$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152013
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.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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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