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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: $48,283

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $12,812

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,965

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $14,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 ExecutiveLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,185 $44,800
Base Invoice $57,196 $40,903
Class II trailer hitch   699
AWD   1,460
Rear bumper protector   139
Floor mats   225
Class II trailer hitch   530
AWD   1,333
Rear bumper protector   99
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 0 2,523
Options (change) 0 2,102
Destination 910 960
Total Price $61,095 $48,283
Total Invoice $58,106 $43,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,129
Model Year20162017
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 ExecutiveLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21245/55-19
Total Price$61,095$48,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,095$47,198
Total Invoice$58,106$43,965
Adjustments for Features0-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,106$42,977

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162017
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 ExecutiveLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Intercom $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$8,105$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162017
ModelTouaregHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in109.8 in
Length188.8 in192.5 in
Width76.4 in75.8 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,696 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
32.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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