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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: $26,310

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $15,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,643

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $13,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,745 $23,265
Base Invoice $32,635 $21,986
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 4,973 2,420
Options (change) 4,284 2,032
Destination 810 625
Total Price $41,528 $26,310
Total Invoice $37,729 $24,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,767
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,528$26,310
Adjustments for Features-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,673$26,310
Total Invoice$37,729$24,643
Adjustments for Features-5,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,410$24,643

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,665$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,476 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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