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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,566

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Model Year20182008
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,125 $27,095
Base Invoice $39,022 $25,605
Floor mats 224  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 99  
Cargo net 49  
Remote start 499  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 139  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 72  
Cargo net 35  
Remote start 380  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 871 1,050
Options (change) 626 872
Destination 1,045 650
Total Price $44,041 $28,795
Total Invoice $40,693 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,427
Model Year20182008
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/50-18
Total Price$44,041$28,795
Adjustments for Features-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,561$28,795
Total Invoice$40,693$27,127
Adjustments for Features-4,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,554$27,127

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,280$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length190.2 in191.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height71.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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