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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,966

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $31,745
Base Invoice $27,108 $29,999
Side curtain airbags 650  
Towing Prep Package 160  
Value Package 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,470
Floor mats 106  
Class III trailer hitch 415 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,400 1,775
Navigation system 2,000 1,890
Heated front seats 440  
AWD 1,400 2,000
2LT Equipment Group   2,225
Sunroof   1,400
Side curtain airbags 559  
Towing Prep Package 128  
Value Package 504  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,294
Floor mats 66  
Class III trailer hitch 315 436
Leather seating surfaces 1,120 1,562
Navigation system 1,700 1,663
Heated front seats 352  
AWD 1,246 1,890
2LT Equipment Group   2,134
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 8,901 11,255
Options (change) 7,406 10,211
Destination 605 775
Total Price $39,966 $43,775
Total Invoice $35,119 $40,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,127
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$39,966$43,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,966$40,850
Total Invoice$35,119$40,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,119$38,246

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear heater$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,739

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in118.9 in
Length184.6 in205.0 in
Width71.9 in78.4 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested127573%

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