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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $38,900
Base Invoice $26,762 $36,438
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 105
Rear spoiler 400 319
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
Blind spot warning system   500
Cargo net   64
Remote start   499
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70 65
Rear spoiler 352 209
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
Blind spot warning system   460
Cargo net   38
Remote start   310
Options (change) 6,325 6,152
Options (change) 5,706 5,379
Destination 825 975
Total Price $35,470 $46,027
Total Invoice $33,293 $42,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,682
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,470$46,027
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$42,997
Total Invoice$33,293$42,792
Adjustments for Features0-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$39,975

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$3,450$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,549 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 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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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