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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: $24,720

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,556

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Cold Weather Package 60        
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 795 795 795
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Floor mats 185 275      
Satellite radio 449 449      
Remote start 529 529      
Sunroof 850 850     900
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Heated front seats   440      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     380   380
Door sill trim plates     130 130 130
Proximity key     300    
Fog lights         340
Cold Weather Package 48        
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 700 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Floor mats 120 180      
Satellite radio 359 359      
Remote start 380 380      
Sunroof 680 680     792
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Heated front seats   352      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     334   334
Door sill trim plates     114 114 114
Proximity key     264    
Fog lights         299
Options (change) 6,468 5,048 2,600 1,920 2,545
Options (change) 5,197 4,050 2,288 1,690 2,239
Destination 745 745 825 825 825
Total Price $36,623 $38,693 $24,720 $26,550 $28,355
Total Invoice $32,183 $34,076 $23,556 $25,249 $27,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,623$38,693$24,720$26,550$28,355
Adjustments for Features-2,155-3,8300-1,150-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,468$34,863$24,720$25,400$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$680$3,085
Total Invoice$32,183$34,076$23,556$25,249$27,050
Adjustments for Features-1,894-3,3730-1,094-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,289$30,703$23,556$24,155$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0$599$2,969

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
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$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$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 
Active grille shutters    $0
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$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
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
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$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$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$0
Total Value of Features$4,505$6,180$2,350$3,500$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$3,830$0$1,150$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,894-3,3730-1,094-525

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082014
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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.0 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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested455100%
Total Not Requested00%

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