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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $22,373 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof 800      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Satellite radio 325      
Cargo net   64 64 64
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Sunroof 664      
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Satellite radio 270      
Cargo net   39 39 39
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 1,425 453 453 64
Options (change) 1,183 307 307 39
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $25,750 $35,123 $41,548 $62,239
Total Invoice $24,206 $32,612 $38,585 $57,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,821
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$25,750$35,123$41,548$62,239
Adjustments for Features0-630-2,280-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$34,493$39,268$58,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,991
Total Invoice$24,206$32,612$38,585$57,923
Adjustments for Features0-585-2,117-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$32,027$36,468$54,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,441$22,401

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,255$4,905$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$2,280$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-2,117-3,495

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length188.3 in180.1 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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