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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,285

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,684

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $2,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $26,288 $26,408 $29,762
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Roof rails 150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Navigation system 2,145    
AWD 1,625 1,450 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Roof rails 125    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Navigation system 1,780    
AWD 1,519 1,305 1,305
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 5,555 8,738 6,203
Options (change) 4,781 7,312 5,352
Destination 615 745 745
Total Price $34,285 $38,743 $40,018
Total Invoice $31,684 $34,465 $35,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year200820092009
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,285$38,743$40,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$36,138$35,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$31,684$34,465$35,859
Adjustments for Features0-2,317-4,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,684$32,148$31,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820092009
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Purse holder$0  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,210$7,815$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,317-4,216

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082009
ModelEquinoxHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in109.8 in
Length188.8 in188.4 in
Width71.4 in75.2 in
Height69.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
35.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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