Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2010 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,350

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,704

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $1,220

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $35,745
Base Invoice $34,102 $32,635
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,000  
Towing Prep Package   220
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,852  
Towing Prep Package   195
Navigation system   2,359
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Options (change) 2,000 5,193
Options (change) 1,852 4,479
Destination 750 810
Total Price $39,350 $41,748
Total Invoice $36,704 $37,924

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Routan dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,339
Model Year20102012
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$39,350$41,748
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$41,748
Total Invoice$36,704$37,924
Adjustments for Features-1,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,585$37,924

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
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
Remote start$150 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Removable second-row console $200
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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$6,090$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1190

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Minivans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.