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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $8,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $35,100
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $31,344
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Navigation system 795 795 2,420
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Limited Extra Value Package     465
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     184
4.7L V8     1,760
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Navigation system 700 700 1,987
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Limited Extra Value Package     372
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     112
4.7L V8     1,572
Options (change) 6,075 4,480 4,878
Options (change) 5,475 4,095 4,077
Destination 810 810 745
Total Price $31,775 $32,655 $40,723
Total Invoice $30,054 $30,764 $36,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4260hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$31,775$32,655$40,723
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$32,655$38,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,054$30,764$36,166
Adjustments for Features-3310-1,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,723$30,764$34,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,475$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments-3310-1,883

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibu4Runner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in189.2 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.336.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66564%
Total Not Requested37536%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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