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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: $34,205

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,795 $27,875
Base Invoice $40,073 $26,760
Navigation system 2,650 495
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 60
Convenience and Technology Package   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Door sill trim plates   85
Navigation system 2,359 450
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 55
Convenience and Technology Package   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046
Cargo mat   73
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 3,014 5,455
Options (change) 2,593 4,962
Destination 810 875
Total Price $47,619 $34,205
Total Invoice $43,476 $32,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$47,619$34,205
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,809$34,205
Total Invoice$43,476$32,597
Adjustments for Features-1,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,823$32,597

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$8,290$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6530

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.4 in
Length188.4 in193.8 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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