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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: $33,935

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,966

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $26,635 $29,897
2LT Equipment Group 1,820      
Navigation system 795 795    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450 1,450
Leather seating surfaces 800   1,490  
Power liftgate 495   400  
Sunroof 900 900 850  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Remote start     529 529
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Extra Value Package 6     2,915  
Third-row seat     1,031  
Extra Value Package 8       3,400
2LT Equipment Group 1,729      
Navigation system 700 700    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
AWD 1,662 1,662 1,305 1,305
Leather seating surfaces 704   1,192  
Power liftgate 436   320  
Sunroof 792 792 680  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Remote start     380 380
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Extra Value Package 6     2,624  
Third-row seat     825  
Extra Value Package 8       3,060
Options (change) 8,060 4,945 9,674 6,103
Options (change) 7,343 4,474 8,105 5,284
Destination 825 825 800 800
Total Price $33,935 $34,990 $39,993 $40,123
Total Invoice $31,966 $33,058 $35,540 $35,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year2012201220102010
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)225/65-17225/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$33,935$34,990$39,993$40,123
Adjustments for Features0-615-1,065-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$34,375$38,928$37,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$1,495$0
Total Invoice$31,966$33,058$35,540$35,981
Adjustments for Features0-581-946-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,966$32,477$34,594$33,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$1,025$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220102010
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 
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 
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  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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 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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Heated mirrors$25$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
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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,965$6,415$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$1,065$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-946-2,412

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
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 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 start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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