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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: $30,970

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,516

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Side curtain airbags 650        
Value Package 560        
Floor mats 106 106      
Cargo net 49 49 60 60 60
Cargo mat 91 91 80   80
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 495   495
Leather seating surfaces 1,400        
Heated front seats 440        
Sport Package     795    
Convenience and Technology Package     995   995
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Side curtain airbags 559        
Value Package 504        
Floor mats 66 66      
Cargo net 34 34 55 55 55
Cargo mat 58 58 73   73
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 450   450
Leather seating surfaces 1,120        
Heated front seats 352        
Sport Package     723    
Convenience and Technology Package     905   905
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof     1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 5,296 2,246 4,970 2,330 5,370
Options (change) 4,393 1,858 4,521 2,121 4,885
Destination 605 605 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $36,361 $38,141 $30,970 $34,180 $34,120
Total Invoice $32,106 $33,807 $29,516 $32,732 $32,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,381
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5CVTT6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,361$38,141$30,970$34,180$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-325-830-1,730-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,361$37,816$30,140$32,450$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$2,310$1,300
Total Invoice$32,106$33,807$29,516$32,732$32,520
Adjustments for Features0-288-791-1,657-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$33,519$28,725$31,075$29,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$2,350$1,241

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000  $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear heater$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25
Tachometer$75 $75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,375$5,880$6,780$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$830$1,730$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-791-1,657-2,554

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062017
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.4 in
Length184.6 in193.8 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft315.8 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 LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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