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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,285

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,684

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $2,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,115
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,288
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,625
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890
Side curtain airbags     395
Roof rails     150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Navigation system     2,145
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,519
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739
Side curtain airbags     328
Roof rails     125
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 8,738 6,203 5,555
Options (change) 7,312 5,352 4,781
Destination 745 745 615
Total Price $38,743 $40,018 $34,285
Total Invoice $34,465 $35,859 $31,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$38,743$40,018$34,285
Adjustments for Features-2,605-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,138$35,313$34,285
Cost Above Minimum$825$0$0
Total Invoice$34,465$35,859$31,684
Adjustments for Features-2,317-4,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,148$31,643$31,684
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Purse holder  $0
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,915$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,317-4,2160

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.5 in
Length188.4 in188.8 in
Width75.2 in71.4 in
Height68.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.2 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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