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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: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $25,607 $29,987 $32,635
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Floor mats   315 315
3.5L V6   1,155  
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Floor mats   200 200
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,545 1,470 315
Options (change) 2,240 1,254 200
Destination 720 810 810
Total Price $30,220 $35,125 $36,870
Total Invoice $28,567 $32,051 $33,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,220$35,125$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$32,985$33,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$28,567$32,051$33,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,953-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$30,098$30,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
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 cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
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$25
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,490$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,953-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,680 lb.4,045 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
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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