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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,520

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $31,344 $29,736 $26,760
Limited Extra Value Package 465    
Navigation system 2,420   495
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 60 60
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Cargo mat     80
Limited Extra Value Package 372    
Navigation system 1,987   450
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 55 55
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Panoramic sunroof     1,046
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 3,118 2,330 5,370
Options (change) 2,505 2,121 4,885
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $38,963 $34,180 $34,120
Total Invoice $34,594 $32,732 $32,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,129
Model Year200820172017
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$38,963$34,180$34,120
Adjustments for Features-8500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,113$34,180$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$34,594$32,732$32,520
Adjustments for Features-7550-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,839$32,732$31,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,022$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820172017
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
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
USB port $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,680$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-7550-810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082017
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.13.0 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
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 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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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