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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: $26,065

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,898

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Side curtain airbags 650        
Value Package 560        
Floor mats 106 106      
Cargo net 49 49 60 60 60
Cargo mat 91 91 80 80 80
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 495 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,400        
Heated front seats 440        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     340   340
Sun and Sound Package         995
Side curtain airbags 559        
Value Package 504        
Floor mats 66 66      
Cargo net 34 34 53 53 53
Cargo mat 58 58 70 70 70
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 436 436 436
Leather seating surfaces 1,120        
Heated front seats 352        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     299   299
Sun and Sound Package         876
Options (change) 5,296 2,246 1,970 1,630 1,970
Options (change) 4,393 1,858 1,734 1,435 1,734
Destination 605 605 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $36,361 $38,141 $26,065 $26,725 $28,455
Total Invoice $32,106 $33,807 $24,898 $25,438 $27,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,400
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,361$38,141$26,065$26,725$28,455
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,375-125-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,311$36,766$25,940$26,150$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$210$2,515
Total Invoice$32,106$33,807$24,898$25,438$27,193
Adjustments for Features-927-1,219-119-5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,179$32,588$24,779$24,891$27,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0$112$2,414

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,775$3,525$3,975$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,375$125$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-1,219-119-5470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft315.0 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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