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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,548

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Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $25,605 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800      
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Cargo net       64
Cargo mat       73
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664      
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192  
Cargo net       39
Cargo mat       44
Options (change) 1,050 210 210 137
Options (change) 872 192 192 83
Destination 650 910 910 910
Total Price $28,795 $37,220 $40,735 $64,647
Total Invoice $27,127 $34,675 $37,943 $60,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,795$37,220$40,735$64,647
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,075-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$36,345$39,660$61,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315$25,397
Total Invoice$27,127$34,675$37,943$60,141
Adjustments for Features0-815-1,001-2,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$33,860$36,942$57,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082$23,578

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,255$5,130$5,330$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,075$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-815-1,001-2,703

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in183.7 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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