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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: $30,110

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,495

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $8,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,595 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $35,508 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Remote start 529      
Floor mats 199      
Cargo net 49      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Navigation system   1,120 795 795
Advanced Safety Package   890    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Remote start 380      
Floor mats 126      
Cargo net 34      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Leather Package   880 880  
Navigation system   986 700 700
Advanced Safety Package   783    
Sunroof   880 880  
Options (change) 777 5,185 3,970 2,695
Options (change) 540 4,563 3,494 2,372
Destination 810 825 825 825
Total Price $40,182 $31,955 $30,110 $31,310
Total Invoice $36,858 $30,165 $28,495 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,579
Model Year2012201420142014
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$40,182$31,955$30,110$31,310
Adjustments for Features-1,945-7750-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,237$31,180$30,110$31,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$0$1,150
Total Invoice$36,858$30,165$28,495$29,459
Adjustments for Features-1,784-7320-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,074$29,433$28,495$29,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0$917

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201420142014
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 
Power retractable rear window$350   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
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$150$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 
HD radio$50   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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
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$4,820$3,650$2,875$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$775$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-7320-47

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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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