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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: $39,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,028

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $34,801 $38,465 $45,459
Third-row seat 500    
All-weather floor mats 285 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 700 699 699
Cargo net 100 49 49
Running boards 695 599 599
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499  
Third-row seat 430    
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 600 480 480
Cargo net 80 32 32
Running boards 560 375 375
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310  
Options (change) 2,805 2,271 1,772
Options (change) 2,327 1,457 1,147
Destination 900 860 860
Total Price $39,955 $45,261 $52,422
Total Invoice $38,028 $40,782 $47,466

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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: $6,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,086
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,955$45,261$52,422
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,555$45,261$50,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,686
Total Invoice$38,028$40,782$47,466
Adjustments for Features-1,3320-1,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,696$40,782$46,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,348

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PremiumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$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$0
Intercom $25$25
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$7,140$5,740$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3320-1,336

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182014
ModelTiguanHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.8 in
Length185.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft383.7 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 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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%

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