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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: $13,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $24,149 $35,617 $40,598
Power driver seat 200    
Bodyside moldings 150 199 199
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   315 315
Power driver seat 166    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 1,150 514 514
Options (change) 955 325 325
Destination 670 810 810
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $26,075 $40,039 $45,694
Total Invoice $24,474 $36,752 $41,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,184
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG28/28 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$26,075$40,039$45,694
Adjustments for Features0-4,460-8,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$35,579$37,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,880
Total Invoice$24,474$36,752$41,733
Adjustments for Features0-4,094-7,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$32,658$34,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,554

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$3,245$7,705$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,460$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,094-7,521

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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.4,641 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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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

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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