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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,420

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $31,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $28,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMalibuGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $63,635 $68,680
Base Invoice $26,760 $59,181 $63,824
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Leather Package 1,395    
Navigation system 495    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Cargo net 65 65 65
Cargo mat 80 105 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Leather Package 1,269    
Navigation system 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Cargo net 59 39 39
Cargo mat 73 62 62
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Options (change) 5,670 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 5,158 811 811
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $34,420 $65,705 $70,750
Total Invoice $32,793 $60,967 $65,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,346
Model Year201820172017
ModelMalibuGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG29/34 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,420$65,705$70,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$61,580$64,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,395
Total Invoice$32,793$60,967$65,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,828-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$57,139$60,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,116

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201820172017
ModelMalibuGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Following distance indicator$25  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,705$8,830$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,828-5,355

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.2 in
Length193.8 in192.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.2 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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