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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: $34,025

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,434

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,350 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $30,674 $29,736 $26,760
Side curtain airbags 650    
Navigation system 2,420   495
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 65 65
Sunroof 900    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Leather Package     1,395
Cargo mat     80
Side curtain airbags 559    
Navigation system 1,987   450
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 59 59
Sunroof 720    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Panoramic sunroof     1,047
Leather Package     1,269
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 4,203 2,335 5,275
Options (change) 3,412 2,125 4,799
Destination 605 875 875
Total Price $39,158 $34,185 $34,025
Total Invoice $34,691 $32,736 $32,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year200620182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine236hp V6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,158$34,185$34,025
Adjustments for Features-1600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,998$34,185$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$34,691$32,736$32,434
Adjustments for Features-1420-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,549$32,736$31,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,208$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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$300
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,405$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-906

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.4 in
Length189.2 in193.8 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft315.8 ft3

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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
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
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%

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