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Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,830

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,872

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTerrainTerrain
TrimSELimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $29,279 $32,466
Floor mats 315 315    
3.5L V6 1,155      
Navigation system 2,650 2,650   495
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Roof rack crossbars 229 229    
Cargo net 49 49    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,750 1,750
Open Road Package     2,085  
Cargo Package     280 280
3.6L V6     1,500 1,900
Cargo mat     75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
Sunroof       995
Floor mats 200 200    
3.5L V6 1,054      
Navigation system 2,359 2,359   450
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150    
Cargo net 34 34    
AWD 1,324 1,324 1,663 1,663
Open Road Package     1,897  
Cargo Package     255 255
3.6L V6     1,365 1,729
Cargo mat     68 68
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
Sunroof       905
Options (change) 6,047 4,892 6,085 5,890
Options (change) 5,246 4,192 5,607 5,429
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $39,702 $41,447 $37,830 $40,990
Total Invoice $36,043 $37,637 $35,811 $38,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Terrain SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $789
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTerrainTerrain
TrimSELimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$39,702$41,447$37,830$40,990
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,2000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,577$39,247$37,830$39,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$1,210
Total Invoice$36,043$37,637$35,811$38,820
Adjustments for Features-1,021-1,9980-1,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,022$35,639$35,811$36,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0$1,162

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTerrainTerrain
TrimSELimitedSLTDenali
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 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
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
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
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,350$5,150$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,200$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-1,9980-1,847

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.5 in
Length188.4 in185.5 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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