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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,995 1,995
Floor mats 315 315 315 315    
Leather Package     2,305      
Wiper de-icer     60      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers         445 445
Machined alloy wheels         0  
2LT Equipment Group         2,500  
RS Package         695 695
Driver Convenience Package         475  
Sunroof         850 850
Temporary spare tire         100 100
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 1,756 1,756
Floor mats 200 200 200 200    
Leather Package     2,121      
Wiper de-icer     53      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers         392 392
Machined alloy wheels         0  
2LT Equipment Group         2,400  
RS Package         612 612
Driver Convenience Package         418  
Sunroof         748 748
Temporary spare tire         88 88
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 5,330 2,965 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 4,733 2,559 6,414 3,596
Destination 810 810 810 810 750 750
Total Price $36,620 $39,520 $44,855 $48,145 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $33,356 $36,004 $41,160 $43,967 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,872
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$36,620$39,520$44,855$48,145$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,865-4,290-5,7150-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,730$35,655$40,565$42,430$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,835$8,700$0$475
Total Invoice$33,356$36,004$41,160$43,967$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-2,632-3,521-3,937-5,2190-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,724$32,483$37,223$38,748$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$6,499$8,024$0$498

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100$1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
CVT  $1000$1000  
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250  
Remote start    $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,280$7,705$9,130$3,415$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,865$4,290$5,715$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,632-3,521-3,937-5,2190-332

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,947 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested230092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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