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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: $17,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $15,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $47,300 $49,790
Base Invoice $23,860 $43,185 $45,459
Leather Package 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610    
Navigation system 1,120    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Leather Package 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538    
Navigation system 986    
Sunroof 880    
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 4,730 274 274
Options (change) 4,284 172 172
Destination 810 860 860
Total Price $30,525 $48,434 $50,924
Total Invoice $28,954 $44,217 $46,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,977
Model Year201320142014
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H231hp V6 H231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG27/28 MPG27/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,525$48,434$50,924
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-7,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$42,644$43,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$28,954$44,217$46,491
Adjustments for Features0-5,286-7,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$38,931$39,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320142014
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimEcoHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$4,475$10,265$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,286-7,158

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132014
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.4,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

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%
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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
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 Requested114051%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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