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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: $36,410

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,098

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $26,241 $29,281
Cargo Management Package 245      
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
2LT Equipment Group 2,060      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,530 2,505
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Power liftgate 495   400 400
Leather seating surfaces 800   1,490  
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295    
Cold Weather Package     60  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Remote start     529 529
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,780 1,780
Heated front seats       440
Cargo Management Package 216      
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
2LT Equipment Group 1,957      
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 2,118 2,099
Sunroof 792 792 680 680
Power liftgate 436   320 320
Leather seating surfaces 704   1,192  
AWD 1,663 1,663 1,290 1,290
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140    
Cold Weather Package     48  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Remote start     380 380
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,424 1,424
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 11,440 7,840 10,098 8,678
Options (change) 10,336 7,023 8,231 7,084
Destination 810 810 745 745
Total Price $36,410 $37,220 $40,253 $42,323
Total Invoice $34,098 $34,974 $35,217 $37,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,410$37,220$40,253$42,323
Adjustments for Features0-450-310-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,770$39,943$40,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0$395
Total Invoice$34,098$34,974$35,217$37,110
Adjustments for Features0-423-271-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,098$34,551$34,946$35,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$453$0$423

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key   $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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,965$6,825$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$310$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-271-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
ModelEquinoxHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in109.8 in
Length187.8 in188.4 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 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
31.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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