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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: $30,770

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,096

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,108 $24,443 $26,762
Side curtain airbags 650    
Value Package 560    
Cargo mat 91 80 80
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49    
Navigation system 2,000 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Heated front seats 440    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Side curtain airbags 559    
Value Package 504    
Cargo mat 58 70 70
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34    
Navigation system 1,700 436 436
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Heated front seats 352    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 5,296 4,350 2,825
Options (change) 4,393 3,828 2,486
Destination 605 825 825
Total Price $36,361 $30,770 $31,970
Total Invoice $32,106 $29,096 $30,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,814
Model Year200620152015
ModelHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$36,361$30,770$31,970
Adjustments for Features0-850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,361$29,920$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$32,106$29,096$30,073
Adjustments for Features0-804-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$28,292$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,028

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,475$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-804-753

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
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 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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