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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: $39,700

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $1,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,648

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimR-LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,880 $35,745
Base Invoice $35,406 $32,635
AWD 1,955 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Navigation system   2,650
AWD 1,877 1,324
Towing Prep Package   195
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 1,955 4,834
Options (change) 1,877 4,203
Destination 865 810
Total Price $39,700 $41,389
Total Invoice $38,148 $37,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimR-LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,700$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$41,149
Total Invoice$38,148$37,648
Adjustments for Features0-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,148$37,430

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimR-LineLimited
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
Remote app$25 
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$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
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
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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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