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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,845

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSportLimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $20,185
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $19,176
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850 850
Heated front seats   440  
Larger rear spoiler   200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680 748
Heated front seats   352  
Larger rear spoiler   160  
Options (change) 2,974 2,214 850
Options (change) 2,351 1,731 748
Destination 745 745 810
Total Price $32,979 $36,029 $21,845
Total Invoice $29,504 $32,238 $20,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,480
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSportLimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,979$36,029$21,845
Adjustments for Features-2,560-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,419$31,219$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$29,504$32,238$20,734
Adjustments for Features-2,290-4,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,214$27,934$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSportLimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,455$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,290-4,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length188.4 in159.0 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft347.7 ft3

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