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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,540

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $14,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,902

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $41,820
Base Invoice $26,760 $39,171
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Cargo net 65 65
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Cargo mat 60 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 379
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Cargo net 59 39
All-weather floor mats 127 60
Cargo mat 55 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 250
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Options (change) 5,790 5,819
Options (change) 5,267 5,195
Destination 875 995
Total Price $34,540 $48,634
Total Invoice $32,902 $45,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,871
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,540$48,634
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$45,859
Total Invoice$32,902$45,361
Adjustments for Features0-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,902$42,773

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Following distance indicator$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,330$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.0 in
Length193.8 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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