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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: $38,788

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $9,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $26,635 $29,897
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
CD changer, remote 99 99 99    
Tubular side steps 899 899 899    
Automatic climate control, front       375  
Leather seating surfaces       1,490  
Floor mats       185 275
Satellite radio       449 449
Running boards       649 649
Sunroof       850  
Universal garage door opener       125  
Power liftgate       400  
Extra Value Package 6       2,915  
Third-row seat       1,031  
Extra Value Package 8         3,400
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
CD changer, remote 70 70 70    
Tubular side steps 759 759 759    
Automatic climate control, front       300  
Leather seating surfaces       1,192  
Floor mats       120 180
Satellite radio       359 359
Running boards       425 425
Sunroof       680  
Universal garage door opener       100  
Power liftgate       320  
Extra Value Package 6       2,624  
Third-row seat       825  
Extra Value Package 8         3,060
Options (change) 7,523 4,623 7,523 8,469 4,773
Options (change) 6,592 4,031 6,592 6,945 4,024
Destination 750 750 750 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $47,573 $54,273 $49,923 $38,788 $38,793
Total Invoice $43,545 $49,778 $45,601 $34,380 $34,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,651
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$47,573$54,273$49,923$38,788$38,793
Adjustments for Features-3,865-4,715-3,8650-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,708$49,558$46,058$38,788$37,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$1,520$0
Total Invoice$43,545$49,778$45,601$34,380$34,721
Adjustments for Features-3,538-4,324-3,5300-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,007$45,454$42,071$34,380$33,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,447$2,064$1,024$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key    $250
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Running boards   $350$350
Tubular side steps$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$8,605$9,455$8,605$4,740$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$4,715$3,865$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,538-4,324-3,5300-1,365

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092010
ModelTouaregHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in109.8 in
Length187.2 in188.4 in
Width75.9 in75.2 in
Height68.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested95031%

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