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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $25,607
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Remote start 499 499 499  
Temporary spare tire       100
Sunroof       850
3.6L V6       1,595
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Remote start 310 310 310  
Temporary spare tire       88
Sunroof       748
3.6L V6       1,404
Options (change) 724 724 724 2,545
Options (change) 450 450 450 2,240
Destination 885 885 885 720
Total Price $38,199 $41,799 $44,289 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,742 $38,029 $40,303 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,196
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$38,199$41,799$44,289$30,220
Adjustments for Features-4,375-6,150-8,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,824$35,649$36,089$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,742$38,029$40,303$28,567
Adjustments for Features-3,979-5,595-7,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,763$32,434$32,841$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$2,078$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger 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  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,475$10,250$12,300$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$6,150$8,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,979-5,595-7,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152010
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in191.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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