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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: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $9,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,843

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,595 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $35,508 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Floor mats 199      
Cargo net 49 65 65 65
Remote start 529      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Cargo mat   80   80
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Floor mats 126      
Cargo net 34 59 59 59
Remote start 380      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Cargo mat   73   73
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 777 4,230 2,335 5,275
Options (change) 540 3,848 2,125 4,799
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $40,182 $30,230 $34,185 $34,025
Total Invoice $36,858 $28,843 $32,736 $32,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,318
Model Year2012201820182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,182$30,230$34,185$34,025
Adjustments for Features-1,8500-1,050-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,332$30,230$33,135$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,905$1,895
Total Invoice$36,858$28,843$32,736$32,434
Adjustments for Features-1,6970-1,005-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,161$28,843$31,731$30,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,888$1,780

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201820182018
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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   
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$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,955$4,105$5,155$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0$1,050$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6970-1,005-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.4 in
Length189.9 in193.8 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height71.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
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%

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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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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