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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $32,490 $34,610
Base Invoice $24,149 $29,076 $31,007
Power driver seat 200    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 800    
Extra Value Package   1,350 1,830
Floor mats   106 106
Power driver seat 166    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Sunroof 664    
Extra Value Package   1,215 1,647
Floor mats   66 66
Options (change) 1,150 1,456 1,936
Options (change) 955 1,281 1,713
Destination 670 645 645
Gas Tax -1,300 -2,600 -2,600
Total Price $26,075 $31,991 $34,591
Total Invoice $24,474 $28,402 $30,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,769
Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H208hp V6 H208hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG33/28 MPG33/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,075$31,991$34,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,305-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$30,686$31,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$24,474$28,402$30,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,159-2,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$27,243$27,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$671

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Total Value of Features$2,395$3,700$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159-2,851

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.9 in
Length191.8 in184.6 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,070 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.139.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.180.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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