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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: $32,260

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,060

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Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $26,857 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495 2,465 2,465 2,485
Cargo mat 80 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 140 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 400 389 389  
Cargo net   64 64 64
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Navigation system 450 2,233 2,233 2,251
Cargo mat 73 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 364 268 268  
Cargo net   39 39 39
Options (change) 2,965 3,100 3,100 2,731
Options (change) 2,698 2,649 2,649 2,399
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,260 $37,270 $43,695 $64,266
Total Invoice $30,430 $33,490 $39,272 $57,868

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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: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,588
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,260$37,270$43,695$64,266
Adjustments for Features-1,6200-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,640$37,270$42,045$61,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,796
Total Invoice$30,430$33,490$39,272$57,868
Adjustments for Features-1,5280-1,483-2,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,902$33,490$37,789$54,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,299$21,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$2,155$3,805$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5280-1,483-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162011
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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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 reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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