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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicES
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $36,725
Base Invoice $19,304 $34,400
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Heated front seats   640
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 2,045 640
Options (change) 1,698 588
Destination 650 875
Total Price $23,015 $38,240
Total Invoice $21,652 $35,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,767
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicES
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,015$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$32,435
Total Invoice$21,652$35,863
Adjustments for Features0-5,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$30,419

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicES
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,750$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,444

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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