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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: $12,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $37,315 $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $34,069 $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094
Driver Convenience Package 475            
Machined alloy wheels 0            
2LT Equipment Group 2,500            
Navigation system 1,995 1,995          
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445          
RS Package 695 695          
Sunroof 850 850          
Temporary spare tire 100 100          
Floor mats     225 225 225 225 225
Remote start     499 499   499  
Driver Convenience Package 418            
Machined alloy wheels 0            
2LT Equipment Group 2,400            
Navigation system 1,756 1,756          
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392          
RS Package 612 612          
Sunroof 748 748          
Temporary spare tire 88 88          
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Remote start     310 310   310  
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 724 724 225 724 225
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 450 450 140 450 140
Destination 750 750 900 900 900 900 900
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $38,939 $42,539 $48,995 $45,154 $51,610
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $35,419 $38,706 $44,745 $41,094 $47,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,235$27,060$38,939$42,539$48,995$45,154$51,610
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,250-6,025-7,375-8,175-9,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$34,689$36,514$41,620$36,979$42,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,825$6,931$2,290$7,396
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$35,419$38,706$44,745$41,094$47,134
Adjustments for Features0-332-3,866-5,482-6,735-7,440-8,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$31,553$33,224$38,010$33,654$38,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$1,671$6,457$2,101$6,882

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25$25
Media drive$15$15     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$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$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$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
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,465$8,365$10,140$11,490$12,290$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,250$6,025$7,375$8,175$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-3,866-5,482-6,735-7,440-8,699

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112016
ModelCruzeHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length181.0 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
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 start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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