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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: $41,785

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,375

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $33,725
Base Invoice $32,635 $32,039
Floor mats 315  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Running boards 649 570
Cargo net 49  
Roof rack crossbars 229  
AWD 1,450 2,000
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,440
Cargo cover   140
Cargo mat   75
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   325
Floor mats 200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Running boards 425 502
Cargo net 34  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
AWD 1,324 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,147
Cargo cover   123
Cargo mat   66
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 7,301 7,200
Options (change) 6,183 6,476
Destination 810 860
Total Price $43,856 $41,785
Total Invoice $39,628 $39,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/65-18
Total Price$43,856$41,785
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,491$41,785
Total Invoice$39,628$39,375
Adjustments for Features-2,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,491$39,375

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$7,340$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,266 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
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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