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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: $5,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSolara
TrimLTSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $26,405
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,764
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175 200
Satellite radio 200 449
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats   184
Side curtain airbags   400
Stability control   650
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145 160
Satellite radio 166 359
Sunroof 664  
Floor mats   112
Side curtain airbags   344
Stability control   559
Options (change) 2,220 1,883
Options (change) 1,843 1,534
Destination 650 580
Total Price $23,190 $28,868
Total Invoice $21,797 $25,878

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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: $2,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSolara
TrimLTSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6225hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,190$28,868
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$25,963
Total Invoice$21,797$25,878
Adjustments for Features0-2,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$23,274

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSolara
TrimLTSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,604

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Solara specs.

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 SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%

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