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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $32,845 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,987 $32,635 $40,598
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995 2,650 2,650 2,650
Sunroof 900 900      
Proximity key 300        
Floor mats     315 315 315
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876 2,359 2,359 2,359
Sunroof 792 792      
Proximity key 264        
Floor mats     200 200 200
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 2,965 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 2,559 2,559 2,559
Destination 795 795 810 810 810
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $36,620 $39,520 $48,145
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $33,356 $36,004 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,370
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,370$26,475$36,620$39,520$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-4,160-5,135-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$32,460$34,385$41,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$1,925$8,700
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$33,356$36,004$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-3,789-4,678-6,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$29,567$31,326$37,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$1,759$8,021

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote start $150   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $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  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,920$3,725$6,080$7,055$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$4,160$5,135$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-3,789-4,678-6,379

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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