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Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,083

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $367

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,392

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $37,950
Base Invoice $31,323 $34,649
Navigation Package 1,775  
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 3,000  
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Navigation Package 1,567  
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,779  
Cargo net   32
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Options (change) 7,100 2,288
Options (change) 6,399 1,898
Destination 750 845
Total Price $41,450 $41,083
Total Invoice $38,472 $37,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80
Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$41,450$41,083
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,200$41,083
Total Invoice$38,472$37,392
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,312$37,392

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Removable second-row console $200
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$5,915$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1600

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanHighlander
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in109.8 in
Length202.5 in188.4 in
Width76.9 in75.2 in
Height68.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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