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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $28,600
Base Invoice $36,712 $27,027
Sunroof 850  
Sunroof 680  
Options (change) 850 0
Options (change) 680 0
Destination 745 760
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $40,015 $29,360
Total Invoice $35,537 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$40,015$29,360
Adjustments for Features-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$29,360
Total Invoice$35,537$27,787
Adjustments for Features-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,372$27,787

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$8,015$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length188.4 in191.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,508 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.1 ft3

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