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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $11,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuES
TrimSS350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $36,725
Base Invoice $21,608 $34,400
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 1,820 0
Options (change) 1,511 0
Destination 625 875
Total Price $25,310 $37,600
Total Invoice $23,744 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,407
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuES
TrimSS350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,310$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$34,270
Total Invoice$23,744$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$32,151

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuES
TrimSS350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,124

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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