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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $15,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $41,020
Base Invoice $24,149 $38,422
Power driver seat 200  
Sunroof 800  
Bodyside moldings 150 199
Power driver seat 166  
Sunroof 664  
Bodyside moldings 125 131
Options (change) 1,150 199
Options (change) 955 131
Destination 670 950
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $26,075 $42,169
Total Invoice $24,474 $39,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,804
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,075$42,169
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$37,659
Total Invoice$24,474$39,503
Adjustments for Features0-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$35,278

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,870$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,225

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length191.8 in192.7 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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