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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $15,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,170 $46,370 $23,895
Base Invoice $36,956 $42,428 $22,581
Floor mats 280 280  
Driver Convenience Package     325
Sunroof     800
Floor mats 175 175  
Driver Convenience Package     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 280 280 1,125
Options (change) 175 175 934
Destination 845 845 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $41,295 $47,495 $24,370
Total Invoice $37,976 $43,448 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,596
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H245hp V6 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG28/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$41,295$47,495$24,370
Adjustments for Features-4,910-8,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,385$38,560$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$37,976$43,448$22,865
Adjustments for Features-4,515-8,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,461$35,274$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,813$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
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 mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$8,605$12,630$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$8,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,515-8,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,641 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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