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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: $36,830

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $37,950
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 49
Floor mats   280
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 2,335 329
Options (change) 2,125 207
Destination 995 845
Total Price $36,830 $39,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,682
Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,830$39,124
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,830$38,139

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuHighlander
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length194.2 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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		15.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.795.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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