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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $27,108 $33,944
RS Package 695 695    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Value Package     560  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
RS Package 612 612    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,700 1,700
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Value Package     504  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 5,156 2,106
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 4,301 1,766
Destination 750 750 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $36,221 $38,001
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $32,014 $33,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,203
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$36,221$38,001
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,085-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$35,136$36,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,455
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$32,014$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-332-959-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$31,055$32,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$1,409

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear heater  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,090$4,825$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,085$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-959-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelCruzeHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in106.9 in
Length181.0 in184.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height58.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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