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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: $41,480

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $187

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,832

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $30,800
Base Invoice $32,635 $29,260
Towing Prep Package 220  
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229 270
Cargo net 49  
AWD 1,450  
Cargo Package   295
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
4WD   1,805
Towing Prep Package 195  
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150 246
Cargo net 34  
AWD 1,324  
Cargo Package   268
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
4WD   1,791
Options (change) 5,112 9,685
Options (change) 4,387 9,073
Destination 810 995
Total Price $41,667 $41,480
Total Invoice $37,832 $39,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,865
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-19
Total Price$41,667$41,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,667$37,935
Total Invoice$37,832$39,328
Adjustments for Features0-3,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,832$35,967

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,765$11,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,361

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in107.3 in
Length188.4 in183.1 in
Width75.2 in72.6 in
Height68.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.7 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 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested112564%
Total Not Requested62536%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested227592%

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