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

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,044

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSport EditionLimitedMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,975 $34,350 $23,710 $23,915
Base Invoice $26,642 $30,674 $22,406 $22,600
Side curtain airbags 680 650    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,580 1,580    
Sunroof 900 900 800 800
JBL 360W 10 speakers 665      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150      
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable 125      
Floor mats 184 184    
CD changer, in-dash 200 200 300 300
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Cargo net   49    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,295 1,295
Side curtain airbags 583 559    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,264 1,264    
Sunroof 720 720 664 664
JBL 360W 10 speakers 499      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable 100      
Floor mats 112 112    
CD changer, in-dash 150 150 249 249
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Cargo net   34    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,075 1,075
Options (change) 4,809 3,763 2,395 2,395
Options (change) 3,808 2,999 1,988 1,988
Destination 605 605 650 650
Total Price $35,389 $38,718 $26,755 $26,960
Total Invoice $31,055 $34,278 $25,044 $25,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,046
Model Year2006200620072007
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSport EditionLimitedMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine236hp V6236hp V6240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 10160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,389$38,718$26,755$26,960
Adjustments for Features-3,395-4,4200-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,994$34,298$26,755$25,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$1,085$0
Total Invoice$31,055$34,278$25,044$25,238
Adjustments for Features-2,979-3,9130-1,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,076$30,365$25,044$24,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,289$1,014$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620072007
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSport EditionLimitedMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power retractable rear window$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Running boards $350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$7,105$8,130$3,710$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$4,420$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,979-3,9130-1,208

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length189.2 in187.8 in
Width75.2 in69.8 in
Height69.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft341.0 ft3

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