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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: $42,053

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,657

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $31,122 $26,241 $29,281
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,780 1,780
Navigation system 1,890 2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces 1,525 1,490  
Cargo cover 140    
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
AWD 2,000 1,450 1,450
Third-row seat   1,090  
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   585 585
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Universal garage door opener   125  
Power liftgate   400 400
Heated front seats     440
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,424 1,424
Navigation system 1,663 2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces 1,342 1,192  
Cargo cover 123    
Sunroof 1,232 680 680
AWD 1,900 1,290 1,290
Third-row seat   872  
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   468 468
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Universal garage door opener   100  
Power liftgate   320 320
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 11,570 11,898 9,263
Options (change) 10,541 9,671 7,552
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $45,155 $42,053 $42,908
Total Invoice $42,488 $36,657 $37,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,445
Model Year201220082008
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$45,155$42,053$42,908
Adjustments for Features-4100-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,745$42,053$42,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$42,488$36,657$37,578
Adjustments for Features-3860-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,102$36,657$36,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$242

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
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 mat $40$40
Cargo net$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  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
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$5,640$5,230$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860-679

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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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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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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