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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: $37,585

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $2,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,548

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $28,443 $29,987 $32,635
Enhanced Convenience Package 950    
Technology Package 890    
Roof rack crossbars 195 229 229
Cargo mat 75    
Sunroof 995    
3.6L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750 1,450 1,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Floor mats   315 315
3.5L V6   1,155  
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Cargo net   49 49
Enhanced Convenience Package 864    
Technology Package 810    
Roof rack crossbars 177 150 150
Cargo mat 68    
Sunroof 905    
3.6L V6 1,365    
AWD 1,662 1,324 1,324
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Floor mats   200 200
3.5L V6   1,054  
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Cargo net   34 34
Options (change) 6,750 6,047 4,892
Options (change) 6,210 5,246 4,192
Destination 895 810 810
Total Price $37,585 $39,702 $41,447
Total Invoice $35,548 $36,043 $37,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year201620122012
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$37,585$39,702$41,447
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,585$39,152$39,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$35,548$36,043$37,637
Adjustments for Features0-499-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,548$35,544$36,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620122012
ModelEquinoxHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,450$6,000$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,112 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 LTZ

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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 audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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 audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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