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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: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $18,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $16,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,125 $23,465
Base Invoice $39,022 $22,175
Floor mats 224  
Cargo net 49  
Remote start 499  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35  
Remote start 380  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 772 1,125
Options (change) 554 934
Destination 1,045 625
Total Price $43,942 $25,215
Total Invoice $40,621 $23,734

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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: $13,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,075
Model Year20182006
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/50-17
Total Price$43,942$25,215
Adjustments for Features-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,737$25,215
Total Invoice$40,621$23,734
Adjustments for Features-4,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,809$23,734

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,355$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length190.2 in187.8 in
Width75.8 in69.8 in
Height71.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft341.0 ft3

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