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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $614

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,403

Toyota Solara SE V6   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLTSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $22,510 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,259 $22,300 $24,438
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200     449
Sunroof 800   900  
Power driver seat   390 390  
Floor mats   184 184 184
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166     359
Sunroof 664   720  
Power driver seat   312 312  
Floor mats   112 112 112
Options (change) 2,220 574 1,474 633
Options (change) 1,843 424 1,144 471
Destination 650 720 720 720
Total Price $23,190 $23,804 $26,974 $28,508
Total Invoice $21,797 $21,403 $24,164 $25,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLTSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,190$23,804$26,974$28,508
Adjustments for Features-9350-1,625-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,255$23,804$25,349$25,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545$1,364
Total Invoice$21,797$21,403$24,164$25,629
Adjustments for Features-8790-1,456-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,918$21,403$22,708$22,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,305$1,223

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLTSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0  $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$2,215$3,840$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0$1,625$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790-1,456-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.3 in192.5 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 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 Solara SE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

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

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