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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $25,402 $26,623 $31,420
Sunroof 800 0 0
Cargo net   59 59
Cargo mat   69 69
Sunroof 664 0 0
Cargo net   35 35
Cargo mat   41 41
Options (change) 800 128 128
Options (change) 664 76 76
Destination 670 715 715
Total Price $28,350 $31,098 $36,548
Total Invoice $26,736 $27,414 $32,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,876
Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,350$31,098$36,548
Adjustments for Features-1,2700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,080$31,098$35,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$26,736$27,414$32,211
Adjustments for Features-1,1980-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,538$27,414$31,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920072007
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,700$1,430$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1980-837

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.5 in
Length191.8 in180.1 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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