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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelPassatHighlander
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $35,595
Base Invoice $32,601 $32,498
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 49
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 34
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 475 3,213
Options (change) 380 2,718
Destination 820 810
Total Price $35,290 $39,618
Total Invoice $33,801 $36,026

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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: $6,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year20172011
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$35,290$39,618
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,580$39,618
Total Invoice$33,801$36,026
Adjustments for Features-1,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,163$36,026

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
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 
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$7,365$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
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.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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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