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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: $6,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $26,762 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300      
Premium Package 1,000      
2.0L I4 2,160      
Navigation system 495      
Rear spoiler 400      
All-weather floor mats 140 249 249 249
Cargo mat 80      
Floor mats   229 229 229
Cargo net   49 49 49
Remote start   499 499 499
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144      
Premium Package 880      
2.0L I4 2,041      
Navigation system 436      
Rear spoiler 352      
All-weather floor mats 123 145 145 145
Cargo mat 70      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Cargo net   35 35 35
Remote start   320 320 320
Options (change) 6,465 1,026 1,026 1,026
Options (change) 5,829 639 639 639
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $35,610 $42,111 $44,101 $47,221
Total Invoice $33,416 $38,236 $40,053 $42,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,610$42,111$44,101$47,221
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-4,565-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$38,721$39,536$41,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815$2,560
Total Invoice$33,416$38,236$40,053$42,902
Adjustments for Features0-3,078-4,146-5,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,416$35,158$35,907$37,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$749$2,347

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelMalibuHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,350$8,740$9,915$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$4,565$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,078-4,146-5,397

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,635 lb.4,370 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

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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

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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