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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $26,857 $26,389 $31,186
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495 2,550 2,550
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450 2,168 2,168
Options (change) 2,345 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,134 2,168 2,168
Destination 875 590 590
Total Price $31,640 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $29,866 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,640$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-2,4600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$29,866$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-2,3220-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,544$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$1,155$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3220-924

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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