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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: $27,159

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $9,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,403

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $23,915
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $22,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Remote start 529 529  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449 199
CD changer, in-dash 320   300
Sunroof 850 850 800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780  
Heated front seats   440  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,295
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Remote start 380 380  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359 165
CD changer, in-dash 240   249
Sunroof 680 680 664
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424  
Heated front seats   352  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,075
Options (change) 6,103 4,323 2,594
Options (change) 4,795 3,375 2,153
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $36,422 $38,343 $27,159
Total Invoice $32,230 $34,072 $25,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,411
Model Year201020102007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$36,422$38,343$27,159
Adjustments for Features-1,600-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,822$35,418$27,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$0
Total Invoice$32,230$34,072$25,403
Adjustments for Features-1,416-2,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,814$31,473$25,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$659$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,940$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,416-2,5990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102007
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length188.4 in187.8 in
Width75.2 in69.8 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft341.0 ft3

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