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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: $36,980

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,324

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $61

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $28,680 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 1,990    
AWD 1,950 1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Navigation system 1,758    
AWD 1,988 1,305 1,305
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 5,240 8,584 5,674
Options (change) 4,894 7,232 4,972
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $36,980 $38,589 $39,489
Total Invoice $34,324 $34,385 $35,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year200920092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,980$38,589$39,489
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$38,589$37,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$34,324$34,385$35,479
Adjustments for Features-1860-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,138$34,385$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$501$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,080$6,880$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-1,595

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.8 in
Length174.3 in188.4 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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