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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: $45,285

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $42,080
Base Invoice $37,083 $38,419
Cargo cover 140  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,810
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Class II trailer hitch   699
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
Cargo cover 123  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,610
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Class II trailer hitch   530
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
Options (change) 5,425 3,286
Options (change) 4,774 2,634
Destination 825 995
Total Price $45,285 $46,361
Total Invoice $42,682 $42,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,641
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$45,285$46,361
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$43,046
Total Invoice$42,682$42,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,682$39,041

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,350$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,007

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in192.5 in
Width78.4 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,370 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
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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