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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: $14,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuES
TrimSS350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $38,100
Base Invoice $21,608 $35,688
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   64
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   499
Rear spoiler   319
Satellite radio 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664  
Cargo net   38
Bodyside moldings   131
Remote start   310
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 1,820 1,081
Options (change) 1,511 688
Destination 625 950
Total Price $25,310 $40,131
Total Invoice $23,744 $37,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,076
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuES
TrimSS350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,310$40,131
Adjustments for Features0-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$36,361
Total Invoice$23,744$37,326
Adjustments for Features0-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$33,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062016
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 app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,435$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,506

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length188.3 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.2 ft3

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