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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: $43,811

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,800

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $3,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $40,090 $42,080
Base Invoice $42,465 $36,602 $38,419
Cargo net   49 49
Rear bumper protector   139 139
Floor mats   229 229
Remote start   499 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810 1,810
Cargo net   35 35
Rear bumper protector   99 99
Floor mats   139 139
Remote start   320 320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 0 2,726 2,726
Options (change) 0 2,203 2,203
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $43,811 $45,801
Total Invoice $43,285 $39,800 $41,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,333
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$45,100$43,811$45,801
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$43,811$44,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$43,285$39,800$41,617
Adjustments for Features-1,1520-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,133$39,800$40,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$749

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,115$6,915$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1520-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanHighlander
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in109.8 in
Length202.5 in192.5 in
Width76.9 in75.8 in
Height68.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,370 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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