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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: $41,389

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $39,100 $45,800 $50,900
Navigation system 2,650      
Towing Prep Package 220      
Floor mats 315      
Bodyside moldings 199      
AWD 1,450      
Sunroof   1,400 1,400  
4WD   2,000 1,775 0
Class III trailer hitch     650  
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Navigation system 2,359      
Towing Prep Package 195      
Floor mats 200      
Bodyside moldings 125      
AWD 1,324      
Sunroof   1,274 1,274  
4WD   1,900 1,731 0
Class III trailer hitch     592  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 4,834 3,400 4,300 0
Options (change) 4,203 3,174 4,029 0
Destination 810 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $41,389 $43,695 $51,295 $52,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,612
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$41,389$43,695$51,295$52,095
Adjustments for Features0-625-5,050-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,389$43,070$46,245$45,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,175$2,075

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelHighlanderTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700   
4WD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Removable second-row console$200   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,755$12,180$14,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$5,050$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62-514-159

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122020
ModelHighlanderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in120.9 in
Length188.4 in204.3 in
Width75.2 in78.6 in
Height68.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft398.2 ft3

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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 LT Leather

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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