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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: $39,335

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,601

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $34,801 $32,498 $40,073
Third-row seat 500    
Cargo net 100 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 365 229 229
Running boards 695 649 649
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Third-row seat 430    
Cargo net 80 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 300 150 150
Running boards 560 425 425
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 2,185 4,091 4,091
Options (change) 1,792 3,293 3,293
Destination 900 810 810
Total Price $39,335 $40,496 $48,696
Total Invoice $37,493 $36,601 $44,176

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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: $6,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,265
Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
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$39,335$40,496$48,696
Adjustments for Features-5,4100-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$40,496$46,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$37,493$36,601$44,176
Adjustments for Features-5,1570-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$36,601$42,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,033

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
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 cover$75$75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$10,265$4,855$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1570-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182011
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.3,947 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 bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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