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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $20,320
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $19,304
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Remote start 499 499 499 190
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Remote start 310 310 310 158
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 724 724 724 2,410
Options (change) 450 450 450 2,001
Destination 900 900 900 650
Total Price $38,939 $42,539 $45,154 $23,380
Total Invoice $35,419 $38,706 $41,094 $21,955

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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: $7,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,855
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$38,939$42,539$45,154$23,380
Adjustments for Features-8,365-10,140-12,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,574$32,399$32,864$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$35,419$38,706$41,094$21,955
Adjustments for Features-7,609-9,226-11,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,810$29,480$29,909$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$2,099$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Classic
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$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$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,965$12,740$14,890$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,365$10,140$12,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,609-9,226-11,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelHighlanderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in188.3 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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