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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: $40,015

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,153

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $32,760
Base Invoice $27,108 $31,122
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 415 525
Cargo net 49  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400 1,525
Navigation system 2,000 1,890
AWD 1,400 2,000
Cargo cover   140
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
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 315 462
Cargo net 34  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120 1,342
Navigation system 1,700 1,663
AWD 1,246 1,900
Cargo cover   123
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 8,950 12,095
Options (change) 7,440 11,003
Destination 605 825
Total Price $40,015 $45,680
Total Invoice $35,153 $42,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,906
Model Year20062012
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$40,015$45,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$42,605
Total Invoice$35,153$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,153$40,059

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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$4,525$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,891

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
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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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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132564%
Total Not Requested75036%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested127565%

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