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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: $35,910

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,269

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $31,810 $26,241 $29,281
AWD 1,955 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package   60  
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Heated front seats     440
AWD 1,877 1,290 1,290
Cold Weather Package   48  
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,955 7,609 6,189
Options (change) 1,877 6,283 5,136
Destination 820 745 745
Total Price $35,910 $37,764 $39,834
Total Invoice $34,507 $33,269 $35,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year201120082008
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)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,910$37,764$39,834
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$37,764$38,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$34,507$33,269$35,162
Adjustments for Features-1,0190-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,488$33,269$33,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$414

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
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 
Proximity key$250 $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
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
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 manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$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 audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $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$7,590$6,530$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0190-1,479

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
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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