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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $19,858 $22,146
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229    
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499    
RS Package           695 595
Navigation system           995 995
Obstacle detection, rear           295  
Sunroof           900 900
Proximity key           300  
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139    
Remote start 320 320 320 320 320    
RS Package           612 524
Navigation system           876 876
Obstacle detection, rear           260  
Sunroof           792 792
Proximity key           264  
Options (change) 728 728 728 728 728 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 459 459 459 459 459 2,804 2,192
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $41,813 $43,803 $46,883 $46,923 $50,003 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $38,056 $39,873 $42,685 $42,722 $45,534 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,413
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVTT8CVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,813$43,803$46,883$46,923$50,003$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-7,895-9,070-10,420-10,445-11,7950-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,918$34,733$36,463$36,478$38,208$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$2,545$2,560$4,290$0$255
Total Invoice$38,056$39,873$42,685$42,722$45,534$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-7,186-8,256-9,487-9,510-10,7410-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,870$31,617$33,198$33,212$34,793$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$747$2,328$2,342$3,923$0$200

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCruzeCruze
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300   
CVT  $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0$0 $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control     $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan   $25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600  
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,865$12,040$13,390$13,415$14,765$2,970$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,895$9,070$10,420$10,445$11,795$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,186-8,256-9,487-9,510-10,7410-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length192.5 in181.0 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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