Traverse vs 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 Highlander
Toyota

Highlander

Price from $46,270
Monthly payment $538
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Specifications

  Traverse Highlander
Manufacturer Chevrolet Toyota
Starting price $40,800 $46,270
Monthly payment $474 $538
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 21.5 mpg 35.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 404 g/mi–423 g/mi 253 g/mi–372 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

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

Traverse starts at $40,800; Highlander starts at $46,270. The difference is $5,470, making Traverse about 12% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Traverse — $474; Highlander — $538. The difference is $64 per month, with Traverse lower.

The models use different powertrains: Traverse — Gasoline; 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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