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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibuGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimLTZ200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $25,806 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Sunroof 850            
Temporary spare tire 100            
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105 105 105
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Sunroof 748            
Temporary spare tire 88            
Cargo mat   62 62 62 62 62 62
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Options (change) 950 105 105 105 105 105 105
Options (change) 836 62 62 62 62 62 62
Destination 760 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $28,875 $55,060 $51,775 $55,890 $64,715 $69,760 $85,020
Total Invoice $27,402 $51,164 $48,184 $51,969 $60,218 $64,861 $79,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,881
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibuGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimLTZ200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,875$55,060$51,775$55,890$64,715$69,760$85,020
Adjustments for Features0-8,965-7,415-9,565-8,005-9,655-9,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$46,095$44,360$46,325$56,710$60,105$75,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,965$12,350$15,745$30,820
Total Invoice$27,402$51,164$48,184$51,969$60,218$64,861$79,101
Adjustments for Features0-8,331-6,901-8,894-7,449-8,977-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$42,833$41,283$43,075$52,769$55,884$69,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$1,792$11,486$14,601$28,663

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelMalibuGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimLTZ200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Laminated front side windows$200      
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Fog lights$125      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$12,040$10,490$12,640$11,080$12,730$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,965$7,415$9,565$8,005$9,655$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,331-6,901-8,894-7,449-8,977-9,155

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112017
ModelMalibuGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in192.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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