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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: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $26,857 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Advanced Safety Package 595      
Navigation system 495 1,735 1,735 1,735
Cargo mat 80 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 140 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 389 389 389
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,140 700 1,140
Cargo net   65 65 65
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Advanced Safety Package 541      
Navigation system 450 1,604 1,604 1,604
Cargo mat 73 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 364 259 259 259
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,049 644 1,049
Cargo net   39 39 39
Options (change) 3,560 4,144 3,704 4,144
Options (change) 3,239 3,633 3,228 3,633
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $32,855 $42,944 $44,879 $46,489
Total Invoice $30,971 $39,786 $41,589 $43,082

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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: $8,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,351
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,855$42,944$44,879$46,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-3,080-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$41,364$41,799$44,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$30,971$39,786$41,589$43,082
Adjustments for Features0-1,464-2,854-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,971$38,322$38,735$41,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413$3,296

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedISISIS
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,980$6,480$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$3,080$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,464-2,854-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in184.3 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 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 reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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