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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $32,900
Base Invoice $32,601 $29,281
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   2,505
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
Remote start   529
Sunroof   850
Heated front seats   440
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   2,099
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
Remote start   380
Sunroof   680
Heated front seats   352
Options (change) 375 5,048
Options (change) 300 4,050
Destination 820 745
Total Price $35,190 $38,693
Total Invoice $33,721 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,593
Model Year20172008
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$35,190$38,693
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$38,693
Total Invoice$33,721$34,076
Adjustments for Features-2,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,483$34,076

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 manual controls $150
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$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 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,481 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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