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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $36,725
Base Invoice $26,762 $33,299
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495 2,465
Rear spoiler 400 299
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436 2,233
Rear spoiler 352 199
Heated front seats   550
Xenon HID headlights   700
Options (change) 6,245 4,219
Options (change) 5,636 3,682
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,390 $41,819
Total Invoice $33,223 $37,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,018
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,390$41,819
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$41,819
Total Invoice$33,223$37,856
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$37,856

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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