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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimBaseSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,090 $32,695 $35,595 $19,820
Base Invoice $25,647 $29,851 $32,498 $19,027
Tech Package 1,835      
Wiper de-icer 60      
3.5L V6 1,155 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315 315  
RS Package       0
Convenience Package       900
6-speed manual       0
Tech Package 1,675      
Wiper de-icer 53      
3.5L V6 1,053 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200 200  
RS Package       0
Convenience Package       819
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 3,365 1,470 315 900
Options (change) 2,981 1,254 200 819
Destination 810 810 810 875
Total Price $32,265 $34,975 $36,720 $21,595
Total Invoice $29,438 $31,915 $33,508 $20,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,108
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimBaseSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG29/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$32,265$34,975$36,720$21,595
Adjustments for Features-2,860-5,510-6,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,405$29,465$30,135$21,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$730$0
Total Invoice$29,438$31,915$33,508$20,721
Adjustments for Features-2,609-5,028-6,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,829$26,887$27,499$20,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$58$670$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimBaseSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Electric heater (optional)   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$4,905$7,555$8,630$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$5,510$6,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,609-5,028-6,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in183.7 in
Width75.2 in70.5 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,835 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 in37.3 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
USB port25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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