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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $8,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $23,120
Base Invoice $27,108 $22,080
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Navigation system 2,000  
RS Package   995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Navigation system 1,700  
RS Package   905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Options (change) 5,156 3,855
Options (change) 4,301 3,507
Destination 605 875
Total Price $36,221 $27,850
Total Invoice $32,014 $26,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,837
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,221$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,221$27,550
Total Invoice$32,014$26,462
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,014$26,177

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in183.7 in
Width71.9 in70.5 in
Height67.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft314.8 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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