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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: $42,137

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $6,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,172

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,145 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $39,616 $26,408 $29,762
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395    
Cargo cover 140    
Running boards 635 649 649
Sunroof 1,400 850  
Cargo mat 75    
AWD 2,000 1,450 1,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,700 1,700
Extra Value Package 4   865  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Power liftgate   400  
Remote start   529 529
Satellite radio   449 449
Floor mats   185 275
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269    
Cargo cover 127    
Running boards 578 425 425
Sunroof 1,274 680  
Cargo mat 68    
AWD 1,880 1,305 1,305
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,360 1,360
Extra Value Package 4   778  
Third-row seat   872  
Power liftgate   320  
Remote start   380 380
Satellite radio   359 359
Floor mats   120 180
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 6,040 12,132 8,332
Options (change) 5,555 10,019 6,961
Destination 895 745 745
Total Price $49,080 $42,137 $42,147
Total Invoice $46,066 $37,172 $37,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,941
Model Year201620092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,080$42,137$42,147
Adjustments for Features-2,5000-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,580$42,137$41,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$46,066$37,172$37,468
Adjustments for Features-2,3460-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,720$37,172$36,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$393$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620092009
ModelTraverseHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
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  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$7,690$5,190$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3460-689

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162009
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.4,178 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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