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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: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
Driver Convenience Package 475          
RS Package 695 695        
Sunroof 850 850        
Temporary spare tire 100 100        
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     1,015      
Floor mats     280 280 280 280
Leather Package         2,280  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756        
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Machined alloy wheels 0          
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
Driver Convenience Package 418          
RS Package 612 612        
Sunroof 748 748        
Temporary spare tire 88 88        
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     903      
Floor mats     175 175 175 175
Leather Package         2,099  
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 1,295 280 2,560 280
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 1,078 175 2,274 175
Destination 750 750 845 845 845 845
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $36,700 $39,075 $43,575 $47,495
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $33,476 $35,669 $40,075 $43,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,033
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$26,235$27,060$36,700$39,075$43,575$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,840-3,790-4,215-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$33,860$35,285$39,360$41,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,425$5,500$7,995
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$33,476$35,669$40,075$43,448
Adjustments for Features0-332-2,591-3,460-3,876-5,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$30,885$32,209$36,199$38,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$1,324$5,314$7,404

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote start$150$150    
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,640$6,130$7,080$7,505$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,840$3,790$4,215$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-2,591-3,460-3,876-5,159

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112013
ModelCruzeHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length181.0 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested250089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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