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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $40,870
Base Invoice $25,605 $38,009
Sunroof 800  
RWD   0
Sunroof 664  
RWD   0
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 950
Total Price $28,545 $41,820
Total Invoice $26,919 $38,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,248
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,545$41,820
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$40,970
Total Invoice$26,919$38,959
Adjustments for Features0-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$38,167

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-792

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,593 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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