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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $14,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,220 $25,555
Base Invoice $37,303 $24,149
Sunroof 850 800
Power driver seat   200
Sunroof 680 664
Power driver seat   166
Options (change) 850 1,000
Options (change) 680 830
Destination 800 670
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $42,870 $25,925
Total Invoice $38,783 $24,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,595
Model Year20102009
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,870$25,925
Adjustments for Features-7,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$25,925
Total Invoice$38,783$24,349
Adjustments for Features-6,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,944$24,349

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$10,005$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8390

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
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.3,550 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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