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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $2,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,668

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelTiguanTiguanHighlander
TrimSportSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $30,460
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $27,108
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 390
AWD 1,975 1,975 1,400
Value Package     560
Towing Prep Package     160
Side curtain airbags     650
Floor mats     106
Heated front seats     440
Leather seating surfaces     1,400
Navigation system     2,000
Class II trailer hitch 456 456 280
AWD 1,897 1,897 1,246
Value Package     504
Towing Prep Package     128
Side curtain airbags     559
Floor mats     66
Heated front seats     352
Leather seating surfaces     1,120
Navigation system     1,700
Options (change) 2,505 2,505 7,106
Options (change) 2,353 2,353 5,955
Destination 865 865 605
Total Price $35,975 $37,870 $38,171
Total Invoice $34,457 $36,338 $33,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,979
Model Year201720172006
ModelTiguanTiguanHighlander
TrimSportSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$35,975$37,870$38,171
Adjustments for Features-2,890-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$35,080$38,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$34,457$36,338$33,668
Adjustments for Features-2,768-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,689$33,661$33,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720172006
ModelTiguanTiguanHighlander
TrimSportSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,690$8,590$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,768-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172006
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in106.9 in
Length174.5 in184.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height65.6 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.839.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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