Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,596

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $6,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,262

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,403

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $34,010
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $32,310
AWD w/ third-row seat 3,310      
Side curtain airbags 650 680 650  
Towing Prep Package 160 160 160  
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,770 1,770  
Sunroof 900 900   1,400
JBL 8 speakers 475 475    
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Cargo mat 91 91 91 75
Class III trailer hitch 415 415 415 575
Fog lights 110      
Alloy wheels 520      
Heated front seats 440     250
Leather Package 2,285      
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Third-row seat   850    
AWD   1,470 1,400 2,000
Value Package     560  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       2,440
Cargo cover       140
Roof rack       325
AWD w/ third-row seat 2,946      
Side curtain airbags 559 583 559  
Towing Prep Package 128 128 128  
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Sunroof 720 720   1,232
JBL 8 speakers 356 356    
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Cargo mat 58 58 58 66
Class III trailer hitch 315 315 315 506
Fog lights 88      
Alloy wheels 416      
Heated front seats 352     220
Leather Package 1,828      
Cargo net 34 34 34  
Third-row seat   755    
AWD   1,308 1,246 1,900
Value Package     504  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       2,147
Cargo cover       123
Roof rack       286
Options (change) 11,541 7,226 5,201 7,205
Options (change) 9,490 5,947 4,326 6,480
Destination 605 605 605 875
Total Price $36,676 $35,596 $36,266 $42,090
Total Invoice $31,926 $31,262 $32,039 $39,665

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,387
Model Year2006200620062014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$36,676$35,596$36,266$42,090
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,050-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,426$35,596$35,216$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$210$380$0$0
Total Invoice$31,926$31,262$32,039$39,665
Adjustments for Features-1,0880-928-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,838$31,262$31,111$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$273$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620062014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear heater$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,325$4,075$5,125$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,050$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880-928-3,440

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062014
ModelHighlanderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in118.9 in
Length184.6 in203.7 in
Width71.9 in78.5 in
Height67.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft3116.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested75543%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested117590%
Total Not Requested12510%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.