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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: $7,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $25,806 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sunroof 850      
3.6L V6 1,595      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Remote start   499 499 499
Temporary spare tire 88      
Sunroof 748      
3.6L V6 1,404      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Remote start   310 310 310
Options (change) 2,545 724 724 724
Options (change) 2,240 450 450 450
Destination 760 885 885 885
Total Price $30,470 $38,199 $41,799 $44,289
Total Invoice $28,806 $34,742 $38,029 $40,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,470$38,199$41,799$44,289
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-6,425-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$33,549$35,374$35,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$28,806$34,742$38,029$40,303
Adjustments for Features0-4,229-5,846-7,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$30,513$32,183$32,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670$2,078

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$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$75
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,925$8,575$10,350$12,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650$6,425$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,229-5,846-7,712

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112015
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,233 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
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

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