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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu Classic4Runner4Runner
TrimLTSR5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,310 $42,125
Base Invoice $19,304 $31,590 $39,022
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190 499 499
Sunroof 800 850  
Floor mats   224 224
Premium Package   1,580  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158 380 380
Sunroof 664 757  
Floor mats   139 139
Premium Package   1,684  
Options (change) 2,410 3,153 723
Options (change) 2,001 2,960 519
Destination 650 1,045 1,045
Total Price $23,380 $38,508 $43,893
Total Invoice $21,955 $35,595 $40,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,561
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu Classic4Runner4Runner
TrimLTSR5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$23,380$38,508$43,893
Adjustments for Features0-5,495-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$33,013$35,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510
Total Invoice$21,955$35,595$40,586
Adjustments for Features0-5,079-7,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$30,516$32,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,331

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu Classic4Runner4Runner
TrimLTSR5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,895$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,495$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,079-7,739

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu Classic4Runner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.3 in190.2 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height57.5 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.446.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.488.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Navigation system550No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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