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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: $38,900

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $35,595
Base Invoice $32,617 $32,498
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
AWD 1,955 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
AWD 1,877 1,324
Towing Prep Package   195
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 4,105 4,834
Options (change) 3,943 4,203
Destination 820 810
Total Price $38,900 $41,239
Total Invoice $37,380 $37,511

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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: $1,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $779
Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,900$41,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$40,239
Total Invoice$37,380$37,511
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,380$36,601

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,055$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.8 in
Length174.5 in188.4 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height65.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Room55.0 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
23.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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%

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