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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: $41,479

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,695

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $35,745
Base Invoice $37,776 $32,635
Second-row high console 300  
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,760
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Second-row high console 264  
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140 1,566
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 2,995 4,924
Options (change) 2,636 4,250
Destination 775 810
Total Price $43,745 $41,479
Total Invoice $41,187 $37,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$43,745$41,479
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$41,479
Total Invoice$41,187$37,695
Adjustments for Features-8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,321$37,695

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8660

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,790 lb.4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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