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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: $43,787

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,313

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,760

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $40,190
Base Invoice $42,465 $36,694
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810
Cargo net   49
Rear bumper protector   129
Floor mats   225
Remote start   499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610
Cargo net   32
Rear bumper protector   89
Floor mats   140
Remote start   310
Options (change) 0 2,712
Options (change) 0 2,181
Destination 820 885
Total Price $45,100 $43,787
Total Invoice $43,285 $39,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,534
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$45,100$43,787
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,025$43,787
Total Invoice$43,285$39,760
Adjustments for Features-1,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,294$39,760

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
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 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$7,515$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanHighlander
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in109.8 in
Length202.5 in191.1 in
Width76.9 in75.8 in
Height68.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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