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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: $7,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $28,420
Base Invoice $32,635 $26,857
Floor mats 315  
Navigation system 2,650 495
Cargo net 49  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 2,359 450
Cargo net 34  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 3,014 2,825
Options (change) 2,593 2,571
Destination 810 875
Total Price $39,569 $32,120
Total Invoice $36,038 $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: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,059
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$39,569$32,120
Adjustments for Features-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,729$32,120
Total Invoice$36,038$30,303
Adjustments for Features-1,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,362$30,303

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$5,615$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6760

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

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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