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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: $20,533

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,830

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $19,304 $16,896 $16,821
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190 529 529
Rear spoiler 175    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   570 860
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Premium Interior Package     505
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158 380 380
Rear spoiler 145    
Sunroof 664    
Premium Package   507 765
Floor mats   127 127
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Premium Interior Package     449
Options (change) 1,615 1,508 2,303
Options (change) 1,341 1,139 1,846
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $22,585 $20,533 $21,278
Total Invoice $21,295 $18,830 $19,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,585$20,533$21,278
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,235$20,533$19,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0
Total Invoice$21,295$18,830$19,462
Adjustments for Features-3300-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,965$18,830$18,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,200$1,850$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3300-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length188.3 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

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