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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: $37,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,018

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $22,952 $27,141
Floor mats 225 225    
Rear bumper protector 129 129    
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 350 350
Remote start 499 499    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810    
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,750 1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces     800  
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Navigation system     2,145 2,145
Chrome Appearance Package     695  
Cargo Management Package     245  
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
Sunroof     900 900
Power liftgate     495  
Floor mats 140 140    
Rear bumper protector 89 89    
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 308 308
Remote start 310 310    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610    
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,663 1,663
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces     704  
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Navigation system     1,888 1,888
Chrome Appearance Package     612  
Cargo Management Package     216  
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
Sunroof     792 792
Power liftgate     436  
Options (change) 4,822 4,822 12,485 8,190
Options (change) 3,962 3,962 11,256 7,331
Destination 900 900 810 810
Total Price $43,037 $46,637 $37,455 $37,570
Total Invoice $38,931 $42,218 $35,018 $35,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$43,037$46,637$37,455$37,570
Adjustments for Features-2,485-4,2600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,552$42,377$37,455$37,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$85$0
Total Invoice$38,931$42,218$35,018$35,282
Adjustments for Features-2,248-3,8560-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$38,362$35,018$35,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$76

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLELimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50  
Intercom$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,450$10,225$5,965$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$4,260$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,248-3,8560-188

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162011
ModelHighlanderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.5 in
Length191.1 in187.8 in
Width75.8 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.9 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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