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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: $43,801

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,553

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350        
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 200 200 200 200
Lux Package 2,900   2,900        
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,600 2,600        
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500        
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275        
Tubular side steps 899 899 899        
Floor mats       225 225 225 225
Class II trailer hitch       699 699 699 699
Driver Technology Package       1,400 1,400    
Cargo net       49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector       129 129 129 129
Running boards       599 599 599 599
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959        
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 120 120 120 120
Lux Package 2,561   2,561        
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 2,296 2,296        
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442        
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243        
Tubular side steps 759 759 759        
Floor mats       140 140 140 140
Class II trailer hitch       480 480 480 480
Driver Technology Package       1,266 1,266    
Cargo net       32 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector       89 89 89 89
Running boards       375 375 375 375
Options (change) 10,813 7,913 10,813 3,301 3,301 1,901 1,901
Options (change) 9,485 6,924 9,485 2,502 2,502 1,236 1,236
Destination 750 750 750 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,863 $57,563 $53,213 $43,801 $51,461 $44,891 $52,551
Total Invoice $46,438 $52,671 $48,494 $39,553 $46,547 $40,561 $47,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,210
Model Year2009200920092014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 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)300, 11300, 11300, 11825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$50,863$57,563$53,213$43,801$51,461$44,891$52,551
Adjustments for Features0-8500-360-1,985-960-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,863$56,713$53,213$43,441$49,476$43,931$49,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$6,035$490$6,525
Total Invoice$46,438$52,671$48,494$39,553$46,547$40,561$47,555
Adjustments for Features0-7780-325-1,795-867-2,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,438$51,893$48,494$39,228$44,752$39,694$45,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$2,056$0$5,524$466$5,988

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920092014201420142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 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    
Heated steering wheel $100   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $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$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$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 air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
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     
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Running boards   $350$350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Tubular side steps$350$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Intercom   $25$25$25$25
Media drive$15$15$15    
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75     
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75     
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
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
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 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Total Value of Features$8,905$9,755$8,905$9,265$10,890$9,865$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$0$360$1,985$960$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7780-325-1,795-867-2,339

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
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

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%
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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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