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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: $29,985

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $11,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212011
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $38,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Cargo net 65 65 49
Cargo mat 80    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Floor mats     199
Navigation system     1,420
Remote start     529
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Cargo net 59 59 34
Cargo mat 73    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Floor mats     126
Navigation system     1,263
Remote start     380
Options (change) 2,190 2,335 2,197
Options (change) 1,993 2,125 1,803
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $29,985 $36,830 $41,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,333
Model Year202120212011
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4250hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19245/60-20
Total Price$29,985$36,830$41,407
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$33,655$37,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,670$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year202120212011
ModelMalibuMalibu4Runner
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$7,105$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269-3,757

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20212011
ModelMalibu4Runner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length194.2 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.0 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 Legroom41.5 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		15.7 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.746.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.788.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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