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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $18,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,535 $45,490 $48,690 $23,895
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Driver Convenience Package       325
Sunroof       800
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Driver Convenience Package       270
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 229 229 229 1,125
Options (change) 139 139 139 934
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $42,979 $46,934 $50,134 $24,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,841
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4 H186hp I4 H186hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/35 MPG36/35 MPG36/35 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$42,979$46,934$50,134$24,370
Adjustments for Features-9,445-10,845-12,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,534$36,089$37,914$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$4,380$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMalibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid LimitedHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
Rearview camera$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 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$13,040$14,440$15,815$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,445$10,845$12,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-298-313-3300

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212008
ModelHighlanderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length194.9 in191.8 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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