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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $16,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $13,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimECOHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,945 $44,370
Base Invoice $24,777 $40,598
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120 2,650
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Sunroof 1,000  
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986 2,359
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Sunroof 880  
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,185 3,213
Options (change) 4,563 2,718
Destination 825 810
Total Price $31,955 $48,393
Total Invoice $30,165 $44,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,902
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimECOHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$31,955$48,393
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$45,038
Total Invoice$30,165$44,126
Adjustments for Features0-3,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,165$41,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimECOHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
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$4,350$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,059

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,602 lb.4,641 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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