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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $15,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $13,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedECO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,795 $25,945
Base Invoice $40,073 $24,777
Navigation system 2,650 1,120
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Leather Package   1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175
Advanced Safety Package   890
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 2,359 986
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Leather Package   880
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034
Advanced Safety Package   783
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 3,213 5,185
Options (change) 2,718 4,563
Destination 810 825
Total Price $47,818 $31,955
Total Invoice $43,601 $30,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,514
Model Year20112014
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedECO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$47,818$31,955
Adjustments for Features-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,613$31,955
Total Invoice$43,601$30,165
Adjustments for Features-2,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,679$30,165

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedECO
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$7,705$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9220

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
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 Weight4,641 lb.3,602 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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