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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: $37,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,018

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $37,315 $40,915
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $34,069 $37,356
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 699 699
2LT Equipment Group 2,060      
Cargo Management Package 245      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Power liftgate 495      
Sunroof 900 900    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,460 1,460
Floor mats     225 225
Rear bumper protector     129 129
Remote start     499 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,810 1,810
Class II trailer hitch 308 308 480 480
2LT Equipment Group 1,957      
Cargo Management Package 216      
Navigation system 1,888 1,888    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Power liftgate 436      
Sunroof 792 792    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
AWD 1,663 1,663 1,333 1,333
Floor mats     140 140
Rear bumper protector     89 89
Remote start     310 310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,610 1,610
Options (change) 12,485 8,190 4,822 4,822
Options (change) 11,256 7,331 3,962 3,962
Destination 810 810 900 900
Total Price $37,455 $37,570 $43,037 $46,637
Total Invoice $35,018 $35,282 $38,931 $42,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,455$37,570$43,037$46,637
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,485-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$37,370$40,552$42,377
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$35,018$35,282$38,931$42,218
Adjustments for Features0-188-2,248-3,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,018$35,094$36,683$38,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$76$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,165$8,450$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,485$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-2,248-3,856

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112016
ModelEquinoxHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in109.8 in
Length187.8 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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