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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMalibu ClassicISISIS
TrimLT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $19,304 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Front Seating Package 450      
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Satellite radio 200      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 175 389 389 389
Front Seating Package 374      
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof 664      
Rear spoiler 145 259 259 259
Options (change) 2,220 389 389 389
Options (change) 1,843 259 259 259
Destination 650 975 975 975
Total Price $23,190 $39,189 $41,564 $42,734
Total Invoice $21,797 $36,412 $38,620 $39,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,362
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMalibu ClassicISISIS
TrimLT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,190$39,189$41,564$42,734
Adjustments for Features0-6,730-8,430-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$32,459$33,134$36,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$21,797$36,412$38,620$39,708
Adjustments for Features0-6,253-7,833-6,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$30,159$30,787$33,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$628$3,296

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMalibu ClassicISISIS
TrimLT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
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 audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,475$8,205$9,905$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,730$8,430$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,253-7,833-6,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length188.3 in184.3 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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