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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: $15,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021202120212021202120212021
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTHybrid XLEXSE NightshadeHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedTouringTRD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $37,100 $39,360 $39,600 $42,425 $43,400 $42,825 $43,125
Luxury and Convenience Package 595              
Front Seating Package 450              
Satellite radio 200              
Remote start 190 499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Sunroof 800              
Bodyside moldings   209 209 209 209 209 209 209
Floor mats   228 228 228 228 228 228 228
Luxury and Convenience Package 494              
Front Seating Package 374              
Satellite radio 166              
Remote start 158 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Sunroof 664              
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Floor mats   138 138 138 138 138 138 138
Options (change) 2,235 936 936 936 936 936 936 936
Options (change) 1,856 573 573 573 573 573 573 573
Destination 650 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $23,205 $39,061 $41,321 $41,561 $44,386 $45,361 $44,786 $45,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,628
Model Year20082021202120212021202120212021
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTHybrid XLEXSE NightshadeHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedTouringTRD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11785, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$23,205$39,061$41,321$41,561$44,386$45,361$44,786$45,086
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-8,190-8,015-11,165-10,990-11,665-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$32,246$33,131$33,546$33,221$34,371$33,121$36,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$1,300$975$2,125$875$4,650

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082021202120212021202120212021
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTHybrid XLEXSE NightshadeHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedTouringTRD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900       
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150       
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50      
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25      
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75 
Fog lights$125       
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150 
LED headlights      $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350   $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100       
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,400$8,215$9,590$9,415$12,565$12,390$13,065$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815$8,190$8,015$11,165$10,990$11,665$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-317-308-402-387-416-290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length188.3 in195.9 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.1 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100Yes
Total Requested29070%
Total Not Requested12530%
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 Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XSE Nightshade

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon TRD

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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