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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: $38,935

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,064

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,445 $33,070
Base Invoice $33,067 $29,762
Running boards 1,100 649
Larger rear spoiler 550 200
AWD 1,975 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
Extra Value Package 8   3,280
Running boards 900 425
Larger rear spoiler 450 160
AWD 1,895 1,305
Towing Prep Package   176
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
Extra Value Package 8   2,952
Options (change) 3,625 6,523
Options (change) 3,245 5,557
Destination 865 745
Total Price $38,935 $40,338
Total Invoice $37,177 $36,064

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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: $888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year20162009
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,935$40,338
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$39,823
Total Invoice$37,177$36,064
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,177$35,604

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162009
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
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
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 third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,440$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162009
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.4,178 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 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

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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