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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: $16,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $14,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $41,730 $45,160 $48,280
Base Invoice $24,149 $38,100 $41,231 $44,080
Power driver seat 200      
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 800      
Floor mats   229 229 229
Power driver seat 166      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof 664      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 1,150 229 229 229
Options (change) 955 139 139 139
Destination 670 995 995 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $26,075 $42,954 $46,384 $49,504
Total Invoice $24,474 $39,234 $42,365 $45,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,512
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,075$42,954$46,384$49,504
Adjustments for Features0-11,220-12,620-13,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$31,734$33,764$35,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030$3,775
Total Invoice$24,474$39,234$42,365$45,214
Adjustments for Features0-10,248-11,527-12,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$28,986$30,838$32,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,852$3,446

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,545$14,765$16,165$17,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,220$12,620$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,248-11,527-12,782

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,825 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

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 XLE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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