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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: $5,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,857
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Remote start 529 529  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
Cargo mat     80
Rear spoiler     400
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Remote start 380 380  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Navigation system     450
Cargo mat     73
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 7,568 4,533 2,825
Options (change) 6,231 3,871 2,571
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $37,573 $38,348 $32,120
Total Invoice $33,384 $34,378 $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: $4,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year200920092016
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$37,573$38,348$32,120
Adjustments for Features-425-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,148$36,248$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,384$34,378$30,303
Adjustments for Features-378-1,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,006$32,495$30,303
Cost Above Minimum$511$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200920092016
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
Power liftgate $350 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $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 
Heated mirrors $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$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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$4,815$6,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-378-1,8830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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