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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: $4,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $26,857
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 495
Remote start 529 529  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Heated front seats   440  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Cargo mat     80
Rear spoiler     400
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 450
Remote start 380 380  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Heated front seats   352  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Cargo mat     73
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 2,825
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 2,571
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $32,120
Total Invoice $32,283 $34,076 $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: $4,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,748$38,693$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,748$37,118$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$32,283$34,076$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$32,689$29,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,615$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-307

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length188.4 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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