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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: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $17,365
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $16,497
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Sunroof         850
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 315 315 2,680 315 850
Options (change) 200 200 2,374 200 748
Destination 810 810 810 810 795
Total Price $33,820 $36,720 $41,630 $44,920 $19,010
Total Invoice $30,861 $33,508 $38,274 $41,083 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,702
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$33,820$36,720$41,630$44,920$19,010
Adjustments for Features-5,610-6,585-6,835-8,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$30,135$34,795$36,660$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,585$8,450$0
Total Invoice$30,861$33,508$38,274$41,083$18,040
Adjustments for Features-5,119-6,009-6,284-7,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,742$27,499$31,990$33,529$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,757$6,248$7,787$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$6,930$7,905$8,155$9,580$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$6,585$6,835$8,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,119-6,009-6,284-7,5540

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,947 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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