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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $15,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $23,120
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $22,080
Driver Technology Package 1,525    
Floor mats 225 225  
Remote start 499 499  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Driver Technology Package 1,378    
Floor mats 140 140  
Remote start 310 310  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 2,249 724 4,645
Options (change) 1,828 450 4,226
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $44,064 $45,154 $28,640
Total Invoice $40,084 $41,094 $27,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,614
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,064$45,154$28,640
Adjustments for Features-4,715-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,349$39,739$28,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$40,084$41,094$27,181
Adjustments for Features-4,289-4,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,795$36,166$27,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$371$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,415$10,115$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$5,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,289-4,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in183.7 in
Width75.8 in70.5 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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