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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: $35,610

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $26,762 $36,694 $38,968
2.0L I4 2,160    
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 200 200
Cargo mat 80    
Floor mats   225 225
Cargo net   49 49
Remote start   499 499
2.0L I4 2,041    
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
All-weather floor mats 123 120 120
Cargo mat 70    
Floor mats   140 140
Cargo net   32 32
Remote start   310 310
Options (change) 6,465 973 973
Options (change) 5,829 602 602
Destination 825 885 885
Total Price $35,610 $42,048 $44,538
Total Invoice $33,416 $38,181 $40,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,610$42,048$44,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$39,633$40,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$33,416$38,181$40,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,193-4,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,416$35,988$36,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $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
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $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 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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$5,275$7,690$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,193-4,056

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,635 lb.4,233 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 LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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