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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: $35,740

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $10,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,718

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $8,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,080 $45,200 $29,220
Base Invoice $38,419 $41,268 $27,759
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 355
Floor mats 229 229  
Rear bumper protector 139 139  
Remote start 499 499  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,750
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Navigation system     795
Forward collision warning     295
Sunroof     900
3.0L V6     1,500
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 312
Floor mats 139 139  
Rear bumper protector 99 99  
Remote start 320 320  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,662
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Navigation system     700
Forward collision warning     260
Sunroof     792
3.0L V6     1,320
Options (change) 3,026 3,026 5,695
Options (change) 2,421 2,421 5,134
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $46,101 $49,221 $35,740
Total Invoice $41,835 $44,684 $33,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$46,101$49,221$35,740
Adjustments for Features-5,725-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,376$42,121$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$41,835$44,684$33,718
Adjustments for Features-5,195-6,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,640$38,238$33,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEquinox
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $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
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,625$13,000$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,195-6,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.5 in
Length192.5 in187.8 in
Width75.8 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.7 ft3

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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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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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