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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: $19,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,870 $50,485 $28,600
Base Invoice $43,705 $46,094 $27,027
Floor mats 225 225  
Floor mats 140 140  
Options (change) 225 225 0
Options (change) 140 140 0
Destination 900 900 760
Total Price $48,995 $51,610 $29,360
Total Invoice $44,745 $47,134 $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: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,698
Model Year201620162012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine231hp V6 H231hp V6 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/28 MPG27/28 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$48,995$51,610$29,360
Adjustments for Features-7,950-10,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,045$41,510$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$44,745$47,134$27,787
Adjustments for Features-7,260-9,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,485$37,910$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumLTZ
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$11,925$14,075$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,950$10,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,260-9,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,860 lb.3,620 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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