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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: $42,492

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $3,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,443

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $4,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $36,590 $40,190
Base Invoice $31,122 $33,407 $36,694
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Cargo cover 140    
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,810 1,810
Navigation system 1,890    
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
Sunroof 1,400    
Second-row buckets 0 275  
AWD 2,000 1,460 1,460
Class II trailer hitch   699 699
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Cargo cover 123    
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,610 1,610
Navigation system 1,663    
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
Sunroof 1,232    
Second-row buckets 0 246  
AWD 1,900 1,333 1,333
Class II trailer hitch   480 480
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310 310
Options (change) 12,095 5,017 4,742
Options (change) 11,003 4,151 3,905
Destination 825 885 885
Total Price $45,680 $42,492 $45,817
Total Invoice $42,950 $38,443 $41,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,086
Model Year201220152015
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$45,680$42,492$45,817
Adjustments for Features0-640-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,680$41,852$43,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$42,950$38,443$41,484
Adjustments for Features0-579-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,950$37,864$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,501

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220152015
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,815$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-579-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft383.7 ft3

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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 port25Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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