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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: $38,622

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $798

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,129

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $34,801 $26,408 $29,762
Third-row seat 500 1,090  
Cargo cover 200    
Running boards 695 649 649
Larger rear spoiler 550   200
Universal garage door opener 325 125  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Sunroof   850  
Power liftgate   400  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Third-row seat 430 872  
Cargo cover 152    
Running boards 560 425 425
Larger rear spoiler 450   160
Universal garage door opener 270 100  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Sunroof   680  
Power liftgate   320  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 2,270 8,617 5,382
Options (change) 1,862 6,976 4,456
Destination 900 745 745
Total Price $39,420 $38,622 $39,197
Total Invoice $37,563 $34,129 $34,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,421
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,420$38,622$39,197
Adjustments for Features-6,5100-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,910$38,622$37,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$37,563$34,129$34,963
Adjustments for Features-6,2030-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,360$34,129$33,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$348$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$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$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,440$3,930$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,510$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2030-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182009
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.8 in
Length185.1 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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