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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: $41,785

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,375

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $35,745
Base Invoice $32,039 $32,635
Cargo cover 140  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440  
Running boards 570 649
Cargo mat 75  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,450
Roof rack 325  
Floor mats   315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Roof rack crossbars   229
Cargo cover 123  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147  
Running boards 502 425
Cargo mat 66  
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,324
Roof rack 286  
Floor mats   200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Navigation system   2,359
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Roof rack crossbars   150
Options (change) 7,200 7,301
Options (change) 6,476 6,183
Destination 860 810
Total Price $41,785 $43,856
Total Invoice $39,375 $39,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/55-19
Total Price$41,785$43,856
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,785$41,491
Total Invoice$39,375$39,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,375$37,491

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseHighlander
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$4,975$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,137

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length203.7 in188.4 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft395.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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 system600No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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