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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: $12,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,241 $29,281
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 2,530 2,505
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Proximity key 300      
Cold Weather Package     60  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Remote start     529 529
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Heated front seats       440
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 2,118 2,099
Sunroof 792 792 680 680
Proximity key 264      
Cold Weather Package     48  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Remote start     380 380
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 6,468 5,048
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 5,197 4,050
Destination 795 795 745 745
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $36,623 $38,693
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $32,183 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,429
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,370$26,475$36,623$38,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,910-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$33,713$34,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$395
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$32,183$34,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,557-4,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$29,626$30,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$412

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,875$4,980$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,910$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,557-4,038

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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.3,980 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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