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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,141 $25,022 $27,421 $19,304
Extra Value Package V6 1,175      
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Heated front seats 440      
Leather Package 1,935      
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Extra Value Package   815    
Sunroof     900 800
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Extra Value Package V6 1,058      
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Heated front seats 352      
Leather Package 1,548      
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Extra Value Package   734    
Sunroof     720 664
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Options (change) 5,191 921 1,006 2,020
Options (change) 4,324 800 786 1,677
Destination 645 645 645 650
Total Price $30,716 $29,681 $32,461 $22,990
Total Invoice $27,110 $26,467 $28,852 $21,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,919
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,716$29,681$32,461$22,990
Adjustments for Features-2,900-1,750-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,816$27,931$28,886$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$1,070$0
Total Invoice$27,110$26,467$28,852$21,631
Adjustments for Features-2,560-1,561-3,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,550$24,906$25,674$21,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,850$3,700$5,525$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$1,750$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,560-1,561-3,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelHighlanderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in188.3 in
Width71.9 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350No
Mud guards75No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150560%
Total Not Requested100040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested55532%
Total Not Requested120068%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested118076%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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