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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,820 $28,240 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $19,027 $25,783 $29,987 $32,635
RS Package 0      
Convenience Package 900      
6-speed manual 0      
Tech Package   1,835    
Wiper de-icer   60    
3.5L V6   1,155 1,155  
Floor mats   315 315 315
RS Package 0      
Convenience Package 819      
6-speed manual 0      
Tech Package   1,675    
Wiper de-icer   53    
3.5L V6   1,053 1,054  
Floor mats   200 200 200
Options (change) 900 3,365 1,470 315
Options (change) 819 2,981 1,254 200
Destination 875 810 810 810
Total Price $21,595 $32,415 $35,125 $36,870
Total Invoice $20,721 $29,574 $32,051 $33,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,244
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/41 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$21,595$32,415$35,125$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-5,510-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$29,555$29,615$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$730
Total Invoice$20,721$29,574$32,051$33,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,609-5,028-6,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,721$26,965$27,023$27,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58$671

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Electric heater (optional)$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Total Value of Features$2,045$4,905$7,555$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$5,510$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609-5,028-6,009

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length183.7 in188.4 in
Width70.5 in75.2 in
Height57.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,835 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
USB port25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75537%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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