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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $41,730 $45,160 $48,280
Base Invoice $27,027 $38,100 $41,231 $44,080
Floor mats   229 229 229
Remote start   499 499 499
Floor mats   139 139 139
Remote start   320 320 320
Options (change) 0 728 728 728
Options (change) 0 459 459 459
Destination 760 995 995 995
Total Price $29,360 $43,453 $46,883 $50,003
Total Invoice $27,787 $39,554 $42,685 $45,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,961
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4257hp V6 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 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$29,360$43,453$46,883$50,003
Adjustments for Features0-8,575-9,975-11,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$34,878$36,908$38,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030$3,775
Total Invoice$27,787$39,554$42,685$45,534
Adjustments for Features0-7,806-9,082-10,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$31,748$33,603$35,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855$3,450

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,975$12,550$13,950$15,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,575$9,975$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,806-9,082-10,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,620 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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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