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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: $25,985

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,350

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,950 $35,325 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $27,825 $31,897 $22,175 $21,986
Urban Runner Extra Value Pkg. 382      
Urban Runner Package 1,875      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,580 1,580    
JBL 360W 10 speakers 665      
Floor mats 184 184    
CD changer, in-dash 200 200 300 300
Rear spoiler 200      
Limited Extra Value Package   465    
Cargo net   49    
Sunroof     800 800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995 995
Urban Runner Extra Value Pkg. 306      
Urban Runner Package 1,528      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,264 1,264    
JBL 360W 10 speakers 499      
Floor mats 112 112    
CD changer, in-dash 150 150 249 249
Rear spoiler 160      
Limited Extra Value Package   372    
Cargo net   34    
Sunroof     664 664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826 826
Options (change) 5,086 2,478 2,095 2,095
Options (change) 4,019 1,932 1,739 1,739
Destination 745 745 625 625
Total Price $36,781 $38,548 $26,185 $25,985
Total Invoice $32,589 $34,574 $24,539 $24,350

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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: $7,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,166
Model Year2009200920062006
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine236hp V6236hp V6201hp V6240hp 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)265/60-18265/60-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,781$38,548$26,185$25,985
Adjustments for Features-4,620-4,920-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,161$33,628$24,895$25,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,467$0$1,090
Total Invoice$32,589$34,574$24,539$24,350
Adjustments for Features-4,093-4,413-1,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,496$30,161$23,330$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$0$1,020

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009200920062006
Model4Runner4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZMaxx SS
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  $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, bright finish$500   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Portable navigation system$400   
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500$500  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,630$5,000$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$4,920$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,093-4,413-1,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Sport

Urban Runner Extra Value Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100Yes
Total Requested129097%
Total Not Requested403%
Urban Runner Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tubular side steps, bright finish150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
iPod integration100No
Portable navigation system400No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested160098%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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