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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: $4,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,507

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $37,950
Base Invoice $31,810 $34,649
AWD 1,955 1,450
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
AWD 1,877 1,325
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 1,955 1,929
Options (change) 1,877 1,625
Destination 820 845
Total Price $35,910 $40,724
Total Invoice $34,507 $37,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,527
Model Year20112013
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,910$40,724
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$39,534
Total Invoice$34,507$37,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,507$36,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112013
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$6,890$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,085

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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