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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,553

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,457

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
TrimLTXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $17,880
Base Invoice $19,304 $16,179
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400
Power Package   605
Floor mats   88
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159
Power Package   484
Floor mats   55
Options (change) 975 2,093
Options (change) 809 1,698
Destination 650 580
Total Price $21,945 $20,553
Total Invoice $20,763 $18,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,322
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
TrimLTXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/55-16
Total Price$21,945$20,553
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,905$20,553
Total Invoice$20,763$18,457
Adjustments for Features-9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,779$18,457

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
TrimLTXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length188.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in66.9 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%

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