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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $36,725
Base Invoice $25,605 $34,400
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
Heated front seats   588
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 1,050 850
Options (change) 872 780
Destination 650 875
Total Price $28,795 $38,450
Total Invoice $27,127 $36,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,310
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,795$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$36,725
Total Invoice$27,127$36,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$34,437

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,618

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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