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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: $42,053

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,657

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $32,760
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $31,122
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,525
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,470
Sunroof 850 850 1,400
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,890
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Power liftgate 400 400  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,000
Heated front seats   440  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145
Cargo cover     140
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,342
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,294
Sunroof 680 680 1,232
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,663
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Power liftgate 320 320  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,900
Heated front seats   352  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987
Cargo cover     123
Options (change) 11,898 9,263 11,570
Options (change) 9,671 7,552 10,541
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $42,053 $42,908 $45,155
Total Invoice $36,657 $37,578 $42,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,445
Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/65-18
Total Price$42,053$42,908$45,155
Adjustments for Features0-775-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,053$42,133$44,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$36,657$37,578$42,488
Adjustments for Features0-679-386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,657$36,899$42,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,230$6,005$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-679-386

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in118.9 in
Length188.4 in205.0 in
Width75.2 in78.4 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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 control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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