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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: $28,410

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $11,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $8,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $23,945
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $22,987
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 230
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     375
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 209
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Door sill trim plates     114
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 3,164 3,164 3,590
Options (change) 2,684 2,684 3,266
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $39,569 $47,769 $28,410
Total Invoice $35,992 $43,567 $27,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,863
Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H153hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
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$39,569$47,769$28,410
Adjustments for Features-2,200-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,369$43,869$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0
Total Invoice$35,992$43,567$27,128
Adjustments for Features-2,001-3,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,991$40,010$27,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,019$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120112018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCruze
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$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  
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,480$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,001-3,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,947 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
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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