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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu4Runner
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $34,350
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,674
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800 900
Side curtain airbags   650
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   184
CD changer, in-dash   200
4.7L V8   1,760
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664 720
Side curtain airbags   559
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   112
CD changer, in-dash   150
4.7L V8   1,572
Options (change) 1,050 3,743
Options (change) 872 3,147
Destination 650 605
Total Price $28,795 $38,698
Total Invoice $27,127 $34,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,262
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu4Runner
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6260hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$28,795$38,698
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$36,408
Total Invoice$27,127$34,426
Adjustments for Features0-2,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$32,389

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu4Runner
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,037

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu4Runner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in189.2 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.136.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.175.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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