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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: $40,234

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,482

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregHighlander
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,795 $60,195 $32,900
Base Invoice $50,208 $57,247 $29,281
Towing Prep Package     220
AWD     1,450
Navigation system     2,505
Floor mats     275
Satellite radio     449
Sunroof     850
Power liftgate     400
Heated front seats     440
Towing Prep Package     176
AWD     1,290
Navigation system     2,099
Floor mats     180
Satellite radio     359
Sunroof     680
Power liftgate     320
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 0 0 6,589
Options (change) 0 0 5,456
Destination 910 910 745
Total Price $53,705 $61,105 $40,234
Total Invoice $51,118 $58,157 $35,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,076
Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregHighlander
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/40-21245/55-19
Total Price$53,705$61,105$40,234
Adjustments for Features-3,740-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$56,040$40,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$51,118$58,157$35,482
Adjustments for Features-3,560-4,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,558$53,336$35,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,778$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregHighlander
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$11,405$12,730$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,560-4,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,696 lb.4,178 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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