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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,310

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,643

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $21,986 $26,635 $29,897
Satellite radio 325 449 449
CD changer, in-dash 300 320  
Sunroof 800 850 850
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Floor mats   185 275
Remote start   529 529
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio 293 359 359
CD changer, in-dash 249 240  
Sunroof 664 680 680
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Floor mats   120 180
Remote start   380 380
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Options (change) 2,420 5,978 3,883
Options (change) 2,032 4,695 3,023
Destination 625 800 800
Total Price $26,310 $36,297 $37,903
Total Invoice $24,643 $32,130 $33,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,017
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,310$36,297$37,903
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$33,507$33,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381
Total Invoice$24,643$32,130$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-3,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,643$29,660$30,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$488

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$6,765$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470-3,572

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length187.8 in188.4 in
Width69.8 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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