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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,028

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $34,801 $41,268 $44,080
Third-row seat 500    
All-weather floor mats 285 249 249
Class II trailer hitch 700 699 699
Cargo net 100 49 49
Cargo cover 200    
Running boards 695 599 599
Universal garage door opener 325    
Floor mats   229 229
Remote start   499 499
Third-row seat 430    
All-weather floor mats 235 145 145
Class II trailer hitch 600 530 530
Cargo net 80 35 35
Cargo cover 152    
Running boards 560 399 399
Universal garage door opener 270    
Floor mats   139 139
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 2,805 2,324 2,324
Options (change) 2,327 1,568 1,568
Destination 900 995 995
Total Price $39,955 $48,519 $51,599
Total Invoice $38,028 $43,831 $46,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,735
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,955$48,519$51,599
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,955$48,444$50,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$38,028$43,831$46,643
Adjustments for Features0-68-1,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,028$43,763$45,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,592

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Perimeter scan $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,565$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-68-1,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.8 in
Length185.1 in192.5 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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