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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $23,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicGSGSGS
TrimLT350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $19,304 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 175 200 200 200
Satellite radio 200 486 486 486
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Sunroof 664      
Rear spoiler 145 160 160 160
Satellite radio 166 389 389 389
Options (change) 2,220 686 686 686
Options (change) 1,843 549 549 549
Destination 650 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $23,190 $46,361 $54,831 $56,611
Total Invoice $21,797 $41,290 $48,295 $50,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,722
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicGSGSGS
TrimLT350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,190$46,361$54,831$56,611
Adjustments for Features0-6,480-8,330-9,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$39,881$46,501$47,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,500
Total Invoice$21,797$41,290$48,295$50,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,771-7,337-8,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$35,519$40,958$42,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,439$6,555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicGSGSGS
TrimLT350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Total Value of Features$2,100$8,580$10,430$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,480$8,330$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,771-7,337-8,196

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length188.3 in190.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.7 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%

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