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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 995 995
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Cold Weather Package 60      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275    
Remote start 529 529    
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Heated front seats   440    
RS Package     695 595
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 876 876
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Cold Weather Package 48      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180    
Remote start 380 380    
Sunroof 680 680 792 792
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Heated front seats   352    
RS Package     612 524
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 6,468 5,048 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 5,197 4,050 2,544 2,192
Destination 745 745 795 795
Total Price $36,623 $38,693 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $32,183 $34,076 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,429
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,623$38,693$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,910-4,5850-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,713$34,108$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$300
Total Invoice$32,183$34,076$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,557-4,0380-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,626$30,038$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$0$222

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft 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  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,655$2,070$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$4,585$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,557-4,0380-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length188.4 in181.0 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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