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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: $29,970

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,601

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierHybridLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $27,108 $33,944
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150    
Cargo net 60 60 60 49 49
Cargo mat 80   80 91 91
Navigation system 495   495 2,000 2,000
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046    
Cargo net 55 55 55 34 34
Cargo mat 73   73 58 58
Navigation system 450   450 1,700 1,700
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Options (change) 4,075 1,330 5,270 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 3,707 1,211 4,794 4,393 1,858
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $29,970 $33,125 $33,915 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $28,601 $31,769 $32,328 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,106
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierHybridLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVTA5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,970$33,125$33,915$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features-630-1,630-2,6800-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$31,495$31,235$36,361$37,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$1,895$0$1,455
Total Invoice$28,601$31,769$32,328$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features-601-1,563-2,5550-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,000$30,206$29,773$32,106$33,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$1,773$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierHybridLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
CVT  $1000 $1000
5-speed automatic   $900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Total Value of Features$5,680$6,680$7,730$5,050$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$1,630$2,680$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-1,563-2,5550-288

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.9 in
Length193.8 in184.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.839.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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