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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: $22,060

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,935

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $20,325
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $19,309
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 60
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Sunroof         850
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 53
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 364 364 2,729 364 910
Options (change) 234 234 2,408 234 801
Destination 810 810 810 810 825
Total Price $34,019 $36,919 $42,254 $45,544 $22,060
Total Invoice $31,031 $33,679 $38,835 $41,642 $20,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,233
Model Year20122012201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM6
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$34,019$36,919$42,254$45,544$22,060
Adjustments for Features-4,235-5,210-5,610-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,784$31,709$36,644$38,509$22,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,860$8,725$0
Total Invoice$31,031$33,679$38,835$41,642$20,935
Adjustments for Features-3,863-4,753-5,156-6,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,168$28,926$33,679$35,210$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,758$6,511$8,042$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonic
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
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 
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
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 
Spotter mirror(s)    $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 
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 
Metal pedals    $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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,055$7,030$7,430$8,855$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$5,210$5,610$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,863-4,753-5,156-6,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122014
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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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