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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,847

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,598

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $31,389 $36,801
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505    
Floor mats 185 275    
Running boards 649 649    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780    
Remote start 529 529    
AWD 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats   440    
3LT Equipment Group     3,190  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,790 3,790
4WD w/low range     3,050 3,050
6.0L V8     1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio     100 100
Transmission cooler     95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential     295  
Roof rails     195  
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099    
Floor mats 120 180    
Running boards 425 425    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 680 680    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424    
Remote start 380 380    
AWD 1,290 1,290    
Heated front seats   352    
3LT Equipment Group     2,648  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,146 3,146
4WD w/low range     2,791 2,791
6.0L V8     909 909
4.1 axle ratio     83 83
Transmission cooler     79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Limited-slip rear differential     245  
Roof rails     162  
Options (change) 10,692 9,147 12,930 8,130
Options (change) 8,612 7,365 10,993 7,008
Destination 745 745 900 900
Total Price $40,847 $42,792 $48,135 $49,855
Total Invoice $35,598 $37,391 $43,282 $44,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,468
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6270hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$40,847$42,792$48,135$49,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-2,465-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,847$41,217$45,670$47,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$1,520
Total Invoice$35,598$37,391$43,282$44,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-2,216-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,598$36,015$41,066$42,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$0$1,253

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Midgate  $400$400
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable rear window  $100$100
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,825$8,400$9,290$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$2,465$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-2,216-2,390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase109.8 in130.0 in
Length188.4 in221.3 in
Width75.2 in79.1 in
Height68.1 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested155047%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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