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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: $34,205

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $43,795
Base Invoice $26,760 $40,073
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495 2,650
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Cargo net 60 49
Cargo mat 80  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Floor mats   315
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450 2,359
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 905  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046  
Cargo net 55 34
Cargo mat 73  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,455 3,014
Options (change) 4,962 2,593
Destination 875 810
Total Price $34,205 $47,619
Total Invoice $32,597 $43,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$34,205$47,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$45,809
Total Invoice$32,597$43,476
Adjustments for Features0-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,597$41,823

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,653

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length193.8 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.895.4 ft3

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

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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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