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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $19,304
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,669 514 2,220
Options (change) 1,379 325 1,843
Destination 810 810 650
Total Price $35,324 $37,069 $23,190
Total Invoice $32,176 $33,770 $21,797

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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: $5,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,704
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$35,324$37,069$23,190
Adjustments for Features-6,230-7,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,094$29,764$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,176$33,770$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,675-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,501$27,115$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,855$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,230$7,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,675-6,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in188.3 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.4 ft3

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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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