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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: $26,010

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $36,590 $40,190
Base Invoice $21,986 $33,407 $36,694
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810 1,810
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310 310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 2,120 2,583 2,583
Options (change) 1,783 2,092 2,092
Destination 625 885 885
Total Price $26,010 $40,058 $43,658
Total Invoice $24,394 $36,384 $39,671

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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: $7,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,172
Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$26,010$40,058$43,658
Adjustments for Features0-6,405-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,010$33,653$35,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$24,394$36,384$39,671
Adjustments for Features0-5,818-7,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,394$30,566$32,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,990

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimMaxx SSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
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 shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,735$10,140$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,818-7,115

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length187.8 in191.1 in
Width69.8 in75.8 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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