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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $26,955
Base Invoice $31,344 $25,607
Limited Extra Value Package 465  
Floor mats 184  
4.7L V8 1,760  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Limited Extra Value Package 372  
Floor mats 112  
4.7L V8 1,572  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,409 2,545
Options (change) 2,056 2,240
Destination 745 720
Total Price $38,254 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,145 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year20082010
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,254$30,220
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,549$30,220
Total Invoice$34,145$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,731$28,567

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4140

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length189.2 in191.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		36.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		75.1 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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