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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: $42,702

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $6,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,082

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $42,145
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $39,616
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780  
Sunroof 850 850 1,400
Universal garage door opener 125    
Power liftgate 400 400  
Remote start 529 529  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Running boards 649 649 635
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,000
Heated front seats   440  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,395
Cargo mat     75
Cargo cover     140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Third-row seat 872    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424  
Sunroof 680 680 1,274
Universal garage door opener 100    
Power liftgate 320 320  
Remote start 380 380  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Running boards 425 425 578
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,880
Heated front seats   352  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,269
Cargo mat     68
Cargo cover     127
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 12,547 9,912 6,040
Options (change) 10,096 7,977 5,555
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $42,702 $43,557 $49,080
Total Invoice $37,082 $38,003 $46,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,638
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-20
Total Price$42,702$43,557$49,080
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,702$42,782$46,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$37,082$38,003$46,066
Adjustments for Features0-676-2,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,082$37,327$43,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverse
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$5,190$5,965$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676-2,346

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in118.9 in
Length188.4 in203.7 in
Width75.2 in78.5 in
Height68.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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