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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: $38,857

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $9,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,006

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $10,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,195
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $37,381
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649  
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     4,035
4WD     3,050
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425  
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380  
Sunroof 680 680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424  
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,551
4WD     2,836
Options (change) 8,702 9,147 7,085
Options (change) 7,020 7,365 6,387
Destination 745 745 995
Total Price $38,857 $42,792 $48,275
Total Invoice $34,006 $37,391 $44,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,130
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6270hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/70-17
Total Price$38,857$42,792$48,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,857$39,692$46,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$34,006$37,391$44,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,709-1,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,006$34,682$43,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$676$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalanche
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Midgate  $400
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window  $100
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,600$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,709-1,627

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082012
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.5,969 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
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested295097%
Total Not Requested903%

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