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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,170 $46,370 $28,600
Base Invoice $36,956 $42,428 $27,027
Leather Package 2,280    
Floor mats 280 280  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Leather Package 2,099    
Floor mats 175 175  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Options (change) 2,759 479 0
Options (change) 2,399 300 0
Destination 845 845 760
Total Price $43,774 $47,694 $29,360
Total Invoice $40,200 $43,573 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,945
Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H245hp V6 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG28/28 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$43,774$47,694$29,360
Adjustments for Features-4,865-6,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,909$41,404$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,495$0
Total Invoice$40,200$43,573$27,787
Adjustments for Features-4,468-5,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,732$37,826$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,094$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
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$600 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,990$9,415$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$6,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,468-5,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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.3,620 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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested260093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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