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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: $39,773

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,126

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $34,649 $42,428
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289    
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
Tubular side steps 899 899 899    
Floor mats       280 280
Cargo net       49 49
Running boards       649 649
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225    
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
Tubular side steps 759 759 759    
Floor mats       175 175
Cargo net       32 32
Running boards       425 425
Options (change) 7,713 4,813 7,713 978 978
Options (change) 6,747 4,186 6,747 632 632
Destination 750 750 750 845 845
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $47,763 $54,463 $50,113 $39,773 $48,193
Total Invoice $43,700 $49,933 $45,756 $36,126 $43,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
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$47,763$54,463$50,113$39,773$48,193
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3,330-2,4800-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,283$51,133$47,633$39,773$46,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$6,570
Total Invoice$43,700$49,933$45,756$36,126$43,905
Adjustments for Features-2,269-3,053-2,2640-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,431$46,880$43,492$36,126$42,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,449$2,061$0$6,094

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key   $250$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 cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
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$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Running boards   $350$350
Tubular side steps$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $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   
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Total Value of Features$7,905$8,755$7,905$5,425$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$3,330$2,480$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,269-3,053-2,2640-1,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
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.3,947 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 player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
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 player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
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 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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