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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerMalibu Classic
TrimSR5TrailLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,090 $36,755 $38,595 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,603 $33,815 $35,508 $19,304
Convenience Package 1,580      
Floor mats 199 199 199  
Remote start 529 529 529 190
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Convenience Package 1,407      
Floor mats 126 126 126  
Remote start 380 380 380 158
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 2,308 728 728 2,410
Options (change) 1,913 506 506 2,001
Destination 810 810 810 650
Total Price $34,208 $38,293 $40,133 $23,380
Total Invoice $31,326 $35,131 $36,824 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,690
Model Year2012201220122008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerMalibu Classic
TrimSR5TrailLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20215/60-16
Total Price$34,208$38,293$40,133$23,380
Adjustments for Features-4,020-6,895-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,188$31,398$32,413$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$2,225$0
Total Invoice$31,326$35,131$36,824$21,955
Adjustments for Features-3,681-6,326-7,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$28,805$29,741$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$2,096$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2012201220122008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerMalibu Classic
TrimSR5TrailLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Crawl control $500  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector $200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25 
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250 $250 
Sliding load floor $275  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,045$8,920$9,745$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$6,895$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,681-6,326-7,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
Model4RunnerMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in188.3 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height71.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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