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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $18,519

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $15,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumEco
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,870 $50,485 $24,985
Base Invoice $43,705 $46,094 $23,860
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49  
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Audio Package     1,610
Navigation system     1,120
Sunroof     1,000
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32  
Leather Package     880
Premium Audio Package     1,538
Navigation system     986
Sunroof     880
Options (change) 274 274 4,730
Options (change) 172 172 4,284
Destination 900 900 810
Total Price $49,044 $51,659 $30,525
Total Invoice $44,777 $47,166 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,537
Model Year201620162013
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 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$49,044$51,659$30,525
Adjustments for Features-5,790-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,254$43,719$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$44,777$47,166$28,954
Adjustments for Features-5,286-7,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,491$39,917$28,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162013
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $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 
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 
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$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 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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$10,340$12,490$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$7,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,286-7,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
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.3,589 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%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested114051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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