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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,421

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $35,328 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 1,420 1,120 795 795
Floor mats 199      
Cargo net 49      
Remote start 529      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Navigation system 1,263 986 700 700
Floor mats 126      
Cargo net 34      
Remote start 380      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,197 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 1,803 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $41,407 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $37,941 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,840
Model Year2011201320132013
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,407$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features-2,195-50-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,212$30,475$29,715$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$37,941$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features-2,011-47-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,930$28,907$28,090$29,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$0$951

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201320132013
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Power retractable rear window$350   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,220$3,075$3,375$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$50$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-47-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length189.9 in191.5 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height71.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested121555%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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