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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $25,806
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850 850
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Heated front seats   440  
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680 748
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Heated front seats   352  
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 3,878 2,543 2,545
Options (change) 3,031 1,951 2,240
Destination 800 800 760
Total Price $34,197 $36,563 $30,470
Total Invoice $30,466 $32,648 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $667
Model Year201020102011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$34,197$36,563$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,115-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,082$33,523$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0
Total Invoice$30,466$32,648$28,806
Adjustments for Features-993-2,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,473$29,934$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$461$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,290$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-993-2,7140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,979 lb.3,645 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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