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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: $34,205

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $39,250
Base Invoice $26,760 $36,767
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo net 60 64
Cargo mat 80 105
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Lane departure warning   965
Xenon HID headlights   515
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Luxury Package   1,370
Navigation Package   2,625
Remote start   499
Panoramic sunroof 1,046  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 905  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Cargo net 55 38
Cargo mat 73 65
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Lane departure warning   889
Xenon HID headlights   473
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Luxury Package   1,260
Navigation Package   2,423
Remote start   310
Options (change) 5,455 7,808
Options (change) 4,962 6,990
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,205 $47,953
Total Invoice $32,597 $44,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,682
Model Year20172013
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,205$47,953
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$46,478
Total Invoice$32,597$44,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,597$43,279

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172013
ModelMalibuES
TrimHybrid300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power tilt 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$4,705$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,373

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172013
ModelMalibuES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.0 in
Length193.8 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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