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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: $34,035

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,054

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $23,798 $27,759
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 795 795
Floor mats 315 315    
3.5L V6 1,155      
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Roof rack crossbars 229 229    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,750 1,750
2LT Equipment Group     1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink     100 100
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
Sunroof     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Power liftgate     495  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 700 700
Floor mats 200 200    
3.5L V6 1,054      
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150    
AWD 1,324 1,324 1,662 1,662
2LT Equipment Group     1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink     88 88
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
Sunroof     792 792
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Power liftgate     436  
Options (change) 5,998 4,843 8,160 5,045
Options (change) 5,212 4,158 7,431 4,562
Destination 810 810 825 825
Total Price $39,503 $41,248 $34,035 $35,090
Total Invoice $35,873 $37,466 $32,054 $33,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,534
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,503$41,248$34,035$35,090
Adjustments for Features-1,415-2,4900-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,088$38,758$34,035$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$440
Total Invoice$35,873$37,466$32,054$33,146
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,2620-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,588$35,204$32,054$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0$511

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start  $150$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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rack$300$300 $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$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$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,790$5,300$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$2,490$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-2,2620-581

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.5 in
Length188.4 in187.8 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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