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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: $39,966

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $30,460
Base Invoice $29,999 $27,108
Leather seating surfaces 1,775 1,400
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Class III trailer hitch 495 415
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,770
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 2,000
AWD 2,000 1,400
Value Package   560
Towing Prep Package   160
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces 1,562 1,120
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Class III trailer hitch 436 315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,416
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,700
AWD 1,890 1,246
Value Package   504
Towing Prep Package   128
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Options (change) 11,255 8,901
Options (change) 10,211 7,406
Destination 775 605
Total Price $43,775 $39,966
Total Invoice $40,985 $35,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,127
Model Year20092006
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$43,775$39,966
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$39,966
Total Invoice$40,985$35,119
Adjustments for Features-2,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,246$35,119

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear heater $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,525$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7390

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in106.9 in
Length205.0 in184.6 in
Width78.4 in71.9 in
Height70.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested127573%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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