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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: $37,300

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $11,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,607

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $45,200
Base Invoice $28,680 $41,268
Navigation system 1,990  
Class II trailer hitch 320 699
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
AWD 1,950 1,460
Floor mats   229
Navigation system 1,758  
Class II trailer hitch 283 530
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
AWD 1,988 1,333
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 5,560 2,388
Options (change) 5,177 2,002
Destination 750 995
Total Price $37,300 $48,583
Total Invoice $34,607 $44,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,294
Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,300$48,583
Adjustments for Features0-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$41,598
Total Invoice$34,607$44,265
Adjustments for Features0-6,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,607$37,901

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,730$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,364

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.8 in
Length174.3 in192.5 in
Width71.2 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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