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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibu4Runner
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $34,350
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,674
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 900
3.6L V6 1,595  
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   184
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 720
3.6L V6 1,404  
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 2,545 1,734
Options (change) 2,240 1,391
Destination 760 605
Total Price $30,470 $36,689
Total Invoice $28,806 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,691
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibu4Runner
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6236hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,470$36,689
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$34,249
Total Invoice$28,806$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$30,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112006
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,645 lb.4,045 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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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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