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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,802

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,912

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350        
Lux Plus Package 6,300 3,400 3,400        
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 200 200 200 200
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Floor mats       225 225 225 225
Class II trailer hitch       699 699 699 699
Cargo net       49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector       129 129 129 129
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959        
Lux Plus Package 5,563 3,002 3,002        
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 120 120 120 120
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442        
Adaptive cruise control 1,854 1,854 1,854        
Floor mats       140 140 140 140
Class II trailer hitch       480 480 480 480
Cargo net       32 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector       89 89 89 89
Options (change) 12,499 9,599 9,599 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Options (change) 11,017 8,456 8,456 861 861 861 861
Destination 690 690 690 860 860 860 860
Total Price $52,489 $58,679 $78,629 $41,802 $49,462 $44,292 $51,952
Total Invoice $47,890 $53,656 $71,931 $37,912 $44,906 $40,186 $47,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,108
Model Year2008200820082014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10620, 10620, 10825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$52,489$58,679$78,629$41,802$49,462$44,292$51,952
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,400-4,2750-1,625-2,050-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,439$56,279$74,354$41,802$47,837$42,242$48,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$23,915$0$6,035$440$6,475
Total Invoice$47,890$53,656$71,931$37,912$44,906$40,186$47,180
Adjustments for Features-1,870-2,195-3,9110-1,475-1,860-3,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,020$51,461$68,020$37,912$43,431$38,326$43,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,441$22,000$0$5,519$414$5,931

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820082014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200    
FWD   $0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  $600$600
Cruise control   $150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100$100
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 $75 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25    
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Intercom   $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0$0$0    
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25$25
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Total Value of Features$9,540$9,890$11,765$7,490$9,115$9,540$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,400$4,275$0$1,625$2,050$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,870-2,195-3,9110-1,475-1,860-3,337

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082014
ModelTouaregHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in109.8 in
Length187.2 in191.1 in
Width75.9 in75.8 in
Height68.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
31.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested167544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

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 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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