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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $472

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,775

Toyota Corolla SE   
Difference: $22

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Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $20,495 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,976 $20,357 $21,047
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Sunroof 800      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349 349 349
Premium Package   1,535    
Bodyside moldings   209 209 209
Floor mats   224 224 224
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Sunroof 664      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274 274 274
Premium Package   1,366    
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 2,220 2,317 782 782
Options (change) 1,843 1,904 538 538
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $23,190 $23,707 $23,662 $24,407
Total Invoice $21,797 $21,775 $21,790 $22,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,464
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,190$23,707$23,662$24,407
Adjustments for Features0-4,790-4,840-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$18,917$18,822$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$245
Total Invoice$21,797$21,775$21,790$22,480
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-4,457-4,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$17,375$17,333$17,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$42$0$229

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLTSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
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
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$7,090$7,140$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790$4,840$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,400-4,457-4,918

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in182.6 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 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 wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
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 Corolla SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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