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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: $34,035

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,054

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $29,987 $32,635
2LT Equipment Group 1,820      
Navigation system 795 795 2,650 2,650
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450 1,450
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
Sunroof 900 900    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Power liftgate 495      
Floor mats     315 315
3.5L V6     1,155  
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Roof rack crossbars     229 229
2LT Equipment Group 1,729      
Navigation system 700 700 2,359 2,359
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88    
AWD 1,662 1,662 1,324 1,324
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 792 792    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Power liftgate 436      
Floor mats     200 200
3.5L V6     1,054  
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Roof rack crossbars     150 150
Options (change) 8,160 5,045 5,998 4,843
Options (change) 7,431 4,562 5,212 4,158
Destination 825 825 810 810
Total Price $34,035 $35,090 $39,653 $41,398
Total Invoice $32,054 $33,146 $36,009 $37,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,670
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$34,035$35,090$39,653$41,398
Adjustments for Features0-615-1,415-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$34,475$38,238$38,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$670
Total Invoice$32,054$33,146$36,009$37,603
Adjustments for Features0-581-1,285-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,054$32,565$34,724$35,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$0$617

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSELimited
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 
Proximity key   $250
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
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 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $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$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,915$6,715$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$1,415$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-1,285-2,262

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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.4,266 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 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
31.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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