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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: $26,145

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,478

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,968

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $22,339 $23,178
Cold Weather Package 60      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275    
Remote start 529 529    
Sunroof 850 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Heated front seats   440    
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Cargo mat     80 80
Door sill trim plates     140 140
Cold Weather Package 48      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 436 436
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180    
Remote start 380 380    
Sunroof 680 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Heated front seats   352    
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Cargo mat     70 70
Door sill trim plates     123 123
Options (change) 6,468 5,048 2,050 1,710
Options (change) 5,197 4,050 1,804 1,505
Destination 745 745 825 825
Total Price $36,623 $38,693 $26,145 $26,805
Total Invoice $32,183 $34,076 $24,968 $25,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,037
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,623$38,693$26,145$26,805
Adjustments for Features-1,340-3,0150-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,283$35,678$26,145$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$210
Total Invoice$32,183$34,076$24,968$25,508
Adjustments for Features-1,178-2,6550-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,005$31,421$24,968$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$0$112

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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
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$4,465$6,140$3,125$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$3,015$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,178-2,6550-428

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
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.3,085 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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