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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalon
TrimLTXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $32,145 $35,185
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,607 $31,312
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190 499 499
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200 449 449
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Heated front seats   440  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158 356 356
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166 359 359
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 2,235 1,735 1,295
Options (change) 1,856 1,303 951
Destination 650 720 720
Total Price $23,205 $34,600 $37,200
Total Invoice $21,810 $30,630 $32,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalon
TrimLTXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,205$34,600$37,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$30,970$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$21,810$30,630$32,983
Adjustments for Features0-3,213-4,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$27,417$28,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalon
TrimLTXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,405$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213-4,881

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length188.3 in197.2 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 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
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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