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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,108 $26,857
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Cargo mat 91 80
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Navigation system 2,000 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Cargo mat 58 73
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Navigation system 1,700 450
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 5,296 2,825
Options (change) 4,393 2,571
Destination 605 875
Total Price $36,361 $32,120
Total Invoice $32,106 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,361$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,361$31,320
Total Invoice$32,106$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$29,548

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-755

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.8 in
Length184.6 in191.5 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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