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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: $41,378

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,592

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $39,035
Base Invoice $32,498 $37,083
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,470
Navigation system 2,650 1,890
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49  
Cargo cover   140
Second-row high console   300
Sunroof   1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,294
Navigation system 2,359 1,663
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 34  
Cargo cover   123
Second-row high console   264
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,973 5,200
Options (change) 4,284 4,576
Destination 810 825
Total Price $41,378 $45,060
Total Invoice $37,592 $42,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,954
Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-20
Total Price$41,378$45,060
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,378$44,065
Total Invoice$37,592$42,484
Adjustments for Features0-938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,592$41,546

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-938

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,045 lb.4,790 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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