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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: $14,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $12,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimECOHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,945 $44,760 $47,880
Base Invoice $24,777 $40,866 $43,715
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system 1,120    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Leather Package 880    
Navigation system 986    
Sunroof 880    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 5,185 773 773
Options (change) 4,563 495 495
Destination 825 960 960
Total Price $31,955 $46,493 $49,613
Total Invoice $30,165 $42,321 $45,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,816
Model Year201420172017
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimECOHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,955$46,493$49,613
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$39,528$41,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$30,165$42,321$45,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,340-7,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,165$35,981$37,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201420172017
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$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
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$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75  
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$4,600$11,565$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,340-7,593

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,602 lb.4,825 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66564%
Total Not Requested37536%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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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