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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $34,120
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,253
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   1,280
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Premium Package   1,098
Bluetooth cell phone link   240
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Options (change) 2,645 2,430
Options (change) 2,196 2,018
Destination 670 765
Total Price $30,195 $37,315
Total Invoice $28,268 $33,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,195$37,315
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$36,440
Total Invoice$28,268$33,036
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$32,261

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
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
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
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
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
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

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