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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: $39,150

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $10,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,368

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,445 $45,200
Base Invoice $33,067 $41,268
All-weather floor mats 235 249
Running boards 1,100 599
Class II trailer hitch 530 699
AWD 1,975 1,460
Floor mats   229
All-weather floor mats 185 145
Running boards 900 399
Class II trailer hitch 456 530
AWD 1,895 1,333
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 3,840 3,236
Options (change) 3,436 2,546
Destination 865 995
Total Price $39,150 $49,431
Total Invoice $37,368 $44,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,150$49,431
Adjustments for Features0-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,150$43,506
Total Invoice$37,368$44,809
Adjustments for Features0-5,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,368$39,438

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanHighlander
TrimSELLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,815$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.8 in
Length174.5 in192.5 in
Width71.2 in75.8 in
Height65.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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