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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: $48,145

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,967

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $15,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,410 $44,370
Base Invoice $58,400 $40,598
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 0 2,965
Options (change) 0 2,559
Destination 870 810
Total Price $62,280 $48,145
Total Invoice $59,270 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,576
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19245/55-19
Total Price$62,280$48,145
Adjustments for Features-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,465$48,145
Total Invoice$59,270$43,967
Adjustments for Features-1,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,543$43,967

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$9,105$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7270

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in109.8 in
Length188.8 in188.4 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,135 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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		32.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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