Traverse vs Grand Highlander

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet

Traverse

Price from $40,800
Monthly payment $474
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Toyota Grand Highlander
Toyota

Grand Highlander

Price from $42,260
Monthly payment $491
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Specifications

  Traverse Grand Highlander
Manufacturer Chevrolet Toyota
Starting price $40,800 $42,260
Monthly payment $474 $491
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 21.5 mpg 34.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 404 g/mi–423 g/mi 246 g/mi–401 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota Grand Highlander suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Traverse starts at $40,800; Grand Highlander starts at $42,260. The difference is $1,460, making Traverse about 3% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Traverse — $474; Grand Highlander — $491. The difference is $17 per month, with Traverse lower.

The models use different powertrains: Traverse — Gasoline; Grand Highlander — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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