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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $17,688 $21,336
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Floor mats 106 106    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,995 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Heated front seats 440      
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Floor mats 66 66    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,756 1,756
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Heated front seats 352      
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 5,156 2,106 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 4,301 1,766 6,414 3,596
Destination 605 605 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,221 $38,001 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $32,014 $33,715 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,203
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$36,221$38,001$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,4100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,136$36,591$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$475
Total Invoice$32,014$33,715$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-959-1,2510-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,055$32,464$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0$498

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,150$3,740$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,410$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-959-1,2510-332

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in105.7 in
Length184.6 in181.0 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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