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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: $16,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $14,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumECO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $49,790 $25,945
Base Invoice $43,185 $45,459 $24,777
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49  
Advanced Safety Package     890
Leather Package     1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175
Navigation system     1,120
Sunroof     1,000
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32  
Advanced Safety Package     783
Leather Package     880
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034
Navigation system     986
Sunroof     880
Options (change) 274 274 5,185
Options (change) 172 172 4,563
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $48,434 $50,924 $31,955
Total Invoice $44,217 $46,491 $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: $11,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,542
Model Year201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumECO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine231hp V6 H231hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/28 MPG27/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$48,434$50,924$31,955
Adjustments for Features-4,940-6,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,494$43,934$31,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$44,217$46,491$30,165
Adjustments for Features-4,510-6,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,707$40,109$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumECO
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
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,915$11,965$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$6,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,510-6,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142014
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,860 lb.3,602 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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