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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: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,280 $27,875
Base Invoice $44,080 $26,760
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 65
All-weather floor mats 249 140
Remote start 499  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   85
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 59
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Remote start 320  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   55
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 1,026 5,480
Options (change) 639 4,985
Destination 995 875
Total Price $50,301 $34,230
Total Invoice $45,714 $32,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$50,301$34,230
Adjustments for Features-7,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,241$34,230
Total Invoice$45,714$32,620
Adjustments for Features-6,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,298$32,620

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$10,765$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4160

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.4 in
Length192.5 in193.8 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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