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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,965

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuHS
TrimHybrid250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $39,800
Base Invoice $26,760 $36,218
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Navigation Package   2,125
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Wide-view front camera   700
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Navigation Package   1,942
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Wide-view front camera   602
Options (change) 5,215 3,325
Options (change) 4,744 2,974
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,965 $44,000
Total Invoice $32,379 $40,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,498
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuHS
TrimHybrid250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG35/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,965$44,000
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,115$44,000
Total Invoice$32,379$40,067
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,569$40,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuHS
TrimHybrid250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus HS specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
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 start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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