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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: $36,266

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,039

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $24,530 $30,460
Base Invoice $32,039 $21,831 $27,108
Cargo cover 140    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440    
Class III trailer hitch 525 415 415
Roof rack 325    
Cargo mat 75 91 91
Heated front seats 250 440  
Sunroof 1,400 900  
Running boards 570    
AWD 2,000   1,400
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310  
Cold Weather Package   60  
Towing Prep Package   160 160
Side curtain airbags   650 650
Convenience Package   1,453  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,770 1,770
JBL 8 speakers   475  
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   106 106
Fog lights   110  
Leather Package   2,285  
Alloy wheels   520  
Value Package     560
Cargo cover 123    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147    
Class III trailer hitch 462 315 315
Roof rack 286    
Cargo mat 66 58 58
Heated front seats 220 352  
Sunroof 1,232 720  
Running boards 502    
AWD 1,900   1,246
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946  
Cold Weather Package   48  
Towing Prep Package   128 128
Side curtain airbags   559 559
Convenience Package   1,003  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,416 1,416
JBL 8 speakers   356  
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   66 66
Fog lights   88  
Leather Package   1,828  
Alloy wheels   416  
Value Package     504
Options (change) 7,725 12,794 5,201
Options (change) 6,938 10,333 4,326
Destination 860 605 605
Total Price $42,310 $37,929 $36,266
Total Invoice $39,837 $32,769 $32,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year201320062006
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/70-16225/65-17
Total Price$42,310$37,929$36,266
Adjustments for Features-2,950-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,360$37,354$36,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,088$0
Total Invoice$39,837$32,769$32,039
Adjustments for Features-2,778-4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,059$32,272$32,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320062006
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear heater $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass$0 $0
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$5,275$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,778-4970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in106.9 in
Length203.7 in184.6 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height69.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested75543%
Total Not Requested100057%

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%
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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