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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $30,460
Base Invoice $25,607 $27,108
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Cargo mat   91
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Cargo mat   58
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 2,545 3,247
Options (change) 2,240 2,659
Destination 720 605
Total Price $30,220 $34,312
Total Invoice $28,567 $30,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,030
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,220$34,312
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$33,437
Total Invoice$28,567$30,372
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$29,597

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $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 driver-side mirror$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,649 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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