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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: $17,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $19,304 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Luxury and Convenience Package 595        
Front Seating Package 450        
Rear spoiler 175        
Remote start 190 499 499 499 499
Satellite radio 200        
Sunroof 800        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Luxury and Convenience Package 494        
Front Seating Package 374        
Rear spoiler 145        
Remote start 158 320 320 320 320
Satellite radio 166        
Sunroof 664        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 2,410 728 728 728 728
Options (change) 2,001 459 459 459 459
Destination 650 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,380 $40,643 $41,813 $43,803 $46,923
Total Invoice $21,955 $36,988 $38,056 $39,873 $42,722

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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: $6,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,168
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,380$40,643$41,813$43,803$46,923
Adjustments for Features0-10,840-10,990-12,165-13,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$29,803$30,823$31,638$33,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$21,955$36,988$38,056$39,873$42,722
Adjustments for Features0-9,865-10,003-11,074-12,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$27,123$28,053$28,799$30,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930$1,676$3,271

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350   
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,600$13,440$13,590$14,765$16,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,840$10,990$12,165$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,865-10,003-11,074-12,328

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.3 in192.5 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 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
Compass0No
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 Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

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