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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: $24,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $21,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $47,870 $50,485
Base Invoice $22,581 $43,705 $46,094
Driver Convenience Package 325    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   225 225
Driver Convenience Package 270    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 1,125 225 225
Options (change) 934 140 140
Destination 650 900 900
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,370 $48,995 $51,610
Total Invoice $22,865 $44,745 $47,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,136
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H231hp V6 H231hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/28 MPG27/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,370$48,995$51,610
Adjustments for Features0-10,670-12,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$38,325$38,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465
Total Invoice$22,865$44,745$47,134
Adjustments for Features0-9,744-11,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$35,001$35,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,345$14,015$16,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,670$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,744-11,708

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.183.7 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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