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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: $35,565

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,065

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Cargo net 100 100 49 49 49 49
Driver Technology Package     1,400 1,400    
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Remote start     499   499  
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Cargo net 80 80 32 32 32 32
Driver Technology Package     1,266 1,266    
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Remote start     310   310  
Options (change) 475 475 2,173 1,674 773 274
Options (change) 380 380 1,748 1,438 482 172
Destination 820 820 860 860 860 860
Total Price $35,565 $38,130 $42,673 $49,834 $43,763 $50,924
Total Invoice $34,065 $36,525 $38,799 $45,483 $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: $5,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,234
Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,565$38,130$42,673$49,834$43,763$50,924
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,650-3,125-2,250-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,565$38,030$41,023$46,709$41,513$47,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$5,686$490$6,176
Total Invoice$34,065$36,525$38,799$45,483$39,807$46,491
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,500-2,852-2,047-3,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,065$36,429$37,299$42,631$37,760$43,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$5,332$461$5,791

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100    
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0 $0 
AWD   $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$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$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents$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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
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    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  $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
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,390$7,940$9,415$8,540$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,650$3,125$2,250$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,500-2,852-2,047-3,401

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,231 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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