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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $18,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $15,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $41,220
Base Invoice $22,581 $37,303
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800 850
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664 680
Options (change) 1,125 850
Options (change) 934 680
Destination 650 800
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $42,870
Total Invoice $22,865 $38,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,214
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19
Total Price$24,370$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$35,460
Total Invoice$22,865$38,783
Adjustments for Features0-6,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$32,079

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$2,595$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,704

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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		15.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.195.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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