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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $25,806 $26,635 $29,897
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 850 850
3.6L V6 1,595    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Heated front seats     440
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 680 680
3.6L V6 1,404    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,545 3,878 2,543
Options (change) 2,240 3,031 1,951
Destination 760 800 800
Total Price $30,470 $34,197 $36,563
Total Invoice $28,806 $30,466 $32,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $667
Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
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)225/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,470$34,197$36,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$33,082$33,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$441
Total Invoice$28,806$30,466$32,648
Adjustments for Features0-993-2,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$29,473$29,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$461

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimited
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  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
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 cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$4,365$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-993-2,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,979 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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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