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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $27,108 $33,944
RS Package 695 595    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 995 995 2,000 2,000
Value Package     560  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
RS Package 612 524    
Sunroof 792 792    
Navigation system 876 876 1,700 1,700
Value Package     504  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Options (change) 2,590 2,490 5,156 2,106
Options (change) 2,280 2,192 4,301 1,766
Destination 795 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,070 $26,475 $36,221 $38,001
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,133 $32,014 $33,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,779
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,070$26,475$36,221$38,001
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-2,605-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$24,420$33,616$35,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,455
Total Invoice$22,933$25,133$32,014$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,951-2,302-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$23,182$29,712$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$249$0$1,403

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $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  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,995$4,050$4,600$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$2,605$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951-2,302-2,600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122006
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 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 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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