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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: $32,305

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,562

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $24,443 $26,762
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529    
Sunroof 850   1,000  
Universal garage door opener 125      
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,300
Navigation system     495 495
Cargo mat     80 80
Rear spoiler     400 400
2.0L I4     1,535 2,160
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380    
Sunroof 680   880  
Universal garage door opener 100      
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,144
Navigation system     436 436
Cargo mat     70 70
Rear spoiler     352 352
2.0L I4     1,466 2,041
Options (change) 7,568 4,533 5,885 4,435
Options (change) 6,231 3,871 5,294 4,043
Destination 745 745 825 825
Total Price $37,573 $38,348 $32,305 $33,580
Total Invoice $33,384 $34,378 $30,562 $31,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,754
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,573$38,348$32,305$33,580
Adjustments for Features-625-2,3000-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,948$36,048$32,305$33,530
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$33,384$34,378$30,562$31,630
Adjustments for Features-555-2,0620-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,829$32,316$30,562$31,583
Cost Above Minimum$513$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibuMalibu
TrimSportLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,490$4,190$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$2,300$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-555-2,0620-47

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length188.4 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,635 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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