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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: $26,859

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,154

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $11,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $23,915
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $22,600
Remote start 499 499  
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810  
Satellite radio     199
Sunroof     800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,295
Remote start 310 310  
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610  
Satellite radio     165
Sunroof     664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,075
Options (change) 2,583 2,583 2,294
Options (change) 2,092 2,092 1,904
Destination 885 885 650
Total Price $40,058 $43,658 $26,859
Total Invoice $36,384 $39,671 $25,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,584
Model Year201520152007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$40,058$43,658$26,859
Adjustments for Features-5,115-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,943$37,118$26,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$36,384$39,671$25,154
Adjustments for Features-4,646-5,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,738$33,728$25,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,140$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,646-5,9430

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152007
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in187.8 in
Width75.8 in69.8 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.0 ft3

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