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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: $2,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,324

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $28,680 $29,987 $32,635
Navigation system 1,990 2,650 2,650
AWD 1,950 1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Navigation system 1,758 2,359 2,359
AWD 1,988 1,324 1,324
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Towing Prep Package   195 195
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 5,240 5,989 4,834
Options (change) 4,894 5,257 4,203
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $36,980 $39,644 $41,389
Total Invoice $34,324 $36,054 $37,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year200920122012
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$36,980$39,644$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$39,219$39,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$34,324$36,054$37,648
Adjustments for Features0-387-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,324$35,667$36,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSELimited
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$350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
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$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $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
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
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,455$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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.4,266 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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
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%

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