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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $17,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $15,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuES
TrimEco300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $41,820
Base Invoice $23,860 $39,171
Leather Package 1,000  
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,120  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation Package   1,470
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Cargo net   64
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   499
Leather Package 880  
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Navigation system 986  
Sunroof 880  
Navigation Package   1,360
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Cargo net   38
Bodyside moldings   131
Remote start   310
Options (change) 4,730 5,427
Options (change) 4,284 4,776
Destination 810 975
Total Price $30,525 $48,222
Total Invoice $28,954 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,469
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuES
TrimEco300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,525$48,222
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$43,392
Total Invoice$28,954$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-4,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$40,423

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuES
TrimEco300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,825$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,499

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.0 in
Length191.5 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested131559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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