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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: $25,035

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,809

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $26,241 $29,281
RS Package 695      
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Navigation system 795 795 2,530 2,505
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Proximity key 300      
Rear spoiler   410    
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      
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Navigation system 700 700 2,118 2,099
Sunroof 792 792 680 680
Door sill trim plates 114 114    
Proximity key 264      
Rear spoiler   361    
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) 3,200 2,235 6,468 5,048
Options (change) 2,816 1,967 5,197 4,050
Destination 795 795 745 745
Total Price $25,035 $26,580 $36,623 $38,693
Total Invoice $23,809 $25,252 $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: $9,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,458
Model Year2013201320082008
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$25,035$26,580$36,623$38,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,180-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$25,430$34,443$34,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$395
Total Invoice$23,809$25,252$32,183$34,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-1,916-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,809$24,159$30,267$30,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$414

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2013201320082008
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
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  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
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   
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $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$2,325$3,475$4,505$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,180$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-1,916-3,395

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested605100%
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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