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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,635 $29,897
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200 449 449
Remote start 190 529 529
Sunroof 800 850 850
Floor mats   185 275
Heated front seats     440
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166 359 359
Remote start 158 380 380
Sunroof 664 680 680
Floor mats   120 180
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,410 2,013 2,543
Options (change) 2,001 1,539 1,951
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $23,380 $32,332 $36,563
Total Invoice $21,955 $28,974 $32,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,380$32,332$36,563
Adjustments for Features0-3,280-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$29,052$29,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$881
Total Invoice$21,955$28,974$32,648
Adjustments for Features0-2,939-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$26,035$26,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$693

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,580$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,939-5,920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.3 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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