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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMalibuES
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $34,120
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,253
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Navigation system   2,650
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Navigation system   2,230
Options (change) 4,460 11,130
Options (change) 4,058 9,088
Destination 875 765
Total Price $36,310 $46,015
Total Invoice $34,669 $40,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,931
Model Year20172008
ModelMalibuES
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$36,310$46,015
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$46,015
Total Invoice$34,669$40,106
Adjustments for Features-1,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,175$40,106

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172008
ModelMalibuES
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,770$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172008
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%

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