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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: $34,465

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibu4Runner4Runner
TrimPremierLimitedNightshade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $44,670 $46,085
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65 49 49
Cargo organizer 140 149 149
All-weather floor mats 140 249 249
Floor mats   224 224
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   99 99
Remote start   499 499
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59 35 35
Cargo organizer 127 90 90
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145
Floor mats   139 139
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   72 72
Remote start   380 380
Options (change) 2,615 1,269 1,269
Options (change) 2,379 861 861
Destination 875 1,215 1,215
Total Price $34,465 $47,154 $48,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,981
Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibu4Runner4Runner
TrimPremierLimitedNightshade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/19 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 15?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/60-20245/60-20
Total Price$34,465$47,154$48,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,465$45,639$47,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201820212021
ModelMalibu4Runner4Runner
TrimPremierLimitedNightshade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,045$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-67-65

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibu4Runner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length193.8 in190.2 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.846.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.888.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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