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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: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $49,790
Base Invoice $26,760 $45,459
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo net 65 49
All-weather floor mats 140 200
Cargo mat 60  
Floor mats   225
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Cargo net 59 32
All-weather floor mats 127 120
Cargo mat 55  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 5,480 474
Options (change) 4,985 292
Destination 875 860
Total Price $34,230 $51,124
Total Invoice $32,620 $46,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,785
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H231hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG27/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$34,230$51,124
Adjustments for Features0-5,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$45,414
Total Invoice$32,620$46,611
Adjustments for Features0-5,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$41,405

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$4,280$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,206

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.883.7 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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
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 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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