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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: $39,719

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,776

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,129

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseHighlander
TrimLT LeatherPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $35,745
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $32,635
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Navigation system     2,650
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     315
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Navigation system     2,359
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     200
Options (change) 1,400 1,875 3,164
Options (change) 1,274 1,706 2,684
Destination 945 945 810
Total Price $43,495 $47,270 $39,719
Total Invoice $41,312 $44,879 $36,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseHighlander
TrimLT LeatherPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$43,495$47,270$39,719
Adjustments for Features-2,450-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,045$42,245$39,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,312$44,879$36,129
Adjustments for Features-2,327-4,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,985$40,108$36,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseHighlander
TrimLT LeatherPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,905$8,480$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,327-4,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in109.8 in
Length204.3 in188.4 in
Width78.6 in75.2 in
Height70.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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