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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,105

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,813

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094 $22,339 $23,178
Floor mats 225 225 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 60 60
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 110 110
Remote start 499   499      
Driver Convenience Package         340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         995 995
Enhanced Safety Package         790 790
Navigation system         495 495
Cargo mat         80 80
Door sill trim plates         140 140
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 53 53
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 97 97
Remote start 310   310      
Driver Convenience Package         299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         876 876
Enhanced Safety Package         695 695
Navigation system         436 436
Cargo mat         70 70
Door sill trim plates         123 123
Options (change) 973 474 973 474 3,010 2,670
Options (change) 602 292 602 292 2,649 2,350
Destination 900 900 900 900 825 825
Total Price $42,788 $49,244 $45,403 $51,859 $27,105 $27,765
Total Invoice $38,858 $44,897 $41,246 $47,286 $25,813 $26,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,309
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,788$49,244$45,403$51,859$27,105$27,765
Adjustments for Features-5,215-6,565-7,365-8,7150-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,573$42,679$38,038$43,144$27,105$27,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,106$465$5,571$0$210
Total Invoice$38,858$44,897$41,246$47,286$25,813$26,353
Adjustments for Features-4,736-5,985-6,691-7,9460-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,122$38,912$34,555$39,340$25,813$25,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,790$433$5,218$0$113

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000 $1000  
FWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150 $150 $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Intercom$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Compass    $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,440$11,240$12,590$3,875$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$6,565$7,365$8,715$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,736-5,985-6,691-7,9460-427

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162015
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in181.0 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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