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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: $42,922

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,258

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverseTraverse
TrimSportLimited2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $34,818 $39,943
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 1,400
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 495  
Universal garage door opener 125      
Power liftgate 400 400    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529    
Floor mats 185 275    
Running boards 649 649   635
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats   440    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,395 1,395
Graphite Special Edition     2,345  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,350  
Cargo mat     75 75
Cargo cover     140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395 395
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 1,274
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 450  
Universal garage door opener 100      
Power liftgate 320 320    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380    
Floor mats 120 180    
Running boards 425 425   578
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats   352    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,269 1,269
Graphite Special Edition     2,134  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,139  
Cargo mat     68 68
Cargo cover     127 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359 359
Options (change) 12,767 10,132 10,595 6,040
Options (change) 10,272 8,153 9,720 5,575
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $42,922 $43,777 $48,140 $48,980
Total Invoice $37,258 $38,179 $45,433 $46,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,358
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverseTraverse
TrimSportLimited2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$42,922$43,777$48,140$48,980
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,925-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,922$43,002$46,215$46,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$390
Total Invoice$37,258$38,179$45,433$46,413
Adjustments for Features0-676-1,817-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,258$37,503$43,616$44,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$546

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTraverseTraverse
TrimSportLimited2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$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$250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,090$7,240$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,925$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676-1,817-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082017
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%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Running boards350Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested115044%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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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