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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: $35,610

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $28,320
Base Invoice $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $26,762
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Remote start 499 499 499  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 140
Cargo net 49 49 49  
2.0L I4       2,160
Advanced Safety Package       890
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,300
Navigation system       495
Premium Package       1,000
Cargo mat       80
Rear spoiler       400
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Remote start 320 320 320  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 123
Cargo net 35 35 35  
2.0L I4       2,041
Advanced Safety Package       783
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,144
Navigation system       436
Premium Package       880
Cargo mat       70
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 1,022 1,022 1,022 6,465
Options (change) 640 640 640 5,829
Destination 960 960 960 825
Total Price $41,672 $43,662 $46,782 $35,610
Total Invoice $37,837 $39,654 $42,503 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$41,672$43,662$46,782$35,610
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4,565-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,282$39,097$40,842$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$2,560$0
Total Invoice$37,837$39,654$42,503$33,416
Adjustments for Features-3,078-4,146-5,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,759$35,508$37,106$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$749$2,347$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
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 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$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 external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$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$200
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$8,740$9,915$11,290$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$4,565$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,078-4,146-5,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length192.5 in191.5 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,635 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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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