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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $44,080
RS Package 695 595        
Navigation system 995 995        
Proximity key 300          
Sunroof 900 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 295          
Floor mats     229 229 229 229
Remote start     499 499 499 499
RS Package 612 524        
Navigation system 876 876        
Proximity key 264          
Sunroof 792 792        
Obstacle detection, rear 260          
Floor mats     139 139 139 139
Remote start     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 728 728 728 728
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 459 459 459 459
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $41,813 $43,803 $46,923 $50,003
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $38,056 $39,873 $42,722 $45,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,413
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,665$26,475$41,813$43,803$46,923$50,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-7,895-9,070-10,445-11,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$33,918$34,733$36,478$38,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$815$2,560$4,290
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$38,056$39,873$42,722$45,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-7,186-8,256-9,510-10,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$30,870$31,617$33,212$34,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$747$2,342$3,923

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSELimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
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 recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$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
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,525$10,865$12,040$13,415$14,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$7,895$9,070$10,445$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-7,186-8,256-9,510-10,741

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzeHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length181.0 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,166 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 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

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 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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