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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $11,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $8,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $40,450
Base Invoice $23,860 $36,202
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120 2,655
Sunroof 1,000 850
Automatic climate control, front   375
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986 2,211
Sunroof 880 680
Automatic climate control, front   300
Options (change) 4,730 3,880
Options (change) 4,284 3,191
Destination 810 745
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,525 $42,475
Total Invoice $28,954 $37,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,525$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$39,160
Total Invoice$28,954$37,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$34,608

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$4,090$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,930

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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		16.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.395.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested119054%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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