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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: $28,180

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimSportLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $22,987
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529  
Sunroof 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     375
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380  
Sunroof 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Door sill trim plates     114
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 7,443 4,533 3,360
Options (change) 6,131 3,871 3,057
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $37,448 $38,348 $28,180
Total Invoice $33,284 $34,378 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimSportLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$37,448$38,348$28,180
Adjustments for Features-725-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,723$35,848$28,180
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$33,284$34,378$26,919
Adjustments for Features-644-2,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,640$32,137$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$503$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimSportLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $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
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$6,630$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-644-2,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092017
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in175.3 in
Width75.2 in70.5 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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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