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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: $26,205

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,021

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $32,635 $40,598
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Navigation system 495 495 2,650 2,650
Cargo net 60 60 49 49
Cargo mat 80 80    
Door sill trim plates 140 140    
Floor mats     315 315
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Driver Convenience Package 299      
Navigation system 436 436 2,359 2,359
Cargo net 53 53 34 34
Cargo mat 70 70    
Door sill trim plates 123 123    
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 2,110 1,770 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 1,857 1,558 2,593 2,593
Destination 825 825 810 810
Total Price $26,205 $26,865 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $25,021 $25,561 $36,038 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,770
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,205$26,865$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,565-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$26,415$36,004$42,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$6,775
Total Invoice$25,021$25,561$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-428-3,247-4,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,021$25,133$32,791$39,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0$6,266

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCruzeCruzeHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTLTZLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $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 HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,300$6,415$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,565$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-3,247-4,944

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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
15.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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