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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $24,985
Base Invoice $33,944 $23,860
Navigation system 2,000 1,120
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49  
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 1,700 986
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34  
Leather Package   880
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 2,155 4,730
Options (change) 1,800 4,284
Destination 605 810
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $38,050 $30,525
Total Invoice $33,749 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,103
Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/28 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,050$30,525
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,050$30,200
Total Invoice$33,749$28,954
Adjustments for Features0-308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,749$28,646

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$3,975$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-308

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.8 in
Length184.6 in191.5 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,070 lb.3,589 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
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested94042%
Total Not Requested127558%

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