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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,488

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,747

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $29,999 $26,408 $29,762
2LT Equipment Group 2,225    
Navigation system 1,890    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,775 1,490  
Sunroof 1,400 850  
AWD 2,000 1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 4   865  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Power liftgate   400  
Remote start   529 529
Satellite radio   449 449
Floor mats   185 275
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
2LT Equipment Group 2,134    
Navigation system 1,663    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,360 1,360
Leather seating surfaces 1,562 1,192  
Sunroof 1,232 680  
AWD 1,890 1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 4   778  
Third-row seat   872  
Power liftgate   320  
Remote start   380 380
Satellite radio   359 359
Floor mats   120 180
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 10,760 11,483 7,683
Options (change) 9,775 9,594 6,536
Destination 775 745 745
Total Price $43,280 $41,488 $41,498
Total Invoice $40,549 $36,747 $37,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year200920092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$43,280$41,488$41,498
Adjustments for Features-1950-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,085$41,488$40,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$40,549$36,747$37,043
Adjustments for Features-1830-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,366$36,747$36,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$396$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
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
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,305$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-692

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in188.4 in
Width78.4 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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