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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: $3,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Sunroof 800 0 0  
Cargo net   59 59 59
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof 664 0 0  
Cargo net   35 35 35
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 800 614 614 614
Options (change) 664 465 465 465
Destination 670 765 765 765
Total Price $28,350 $32,234 $37,684 $57,379
Total Invoice $26,736 $28,381 $33,178 $50,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,350$32,234$37,684$57,379
Adjustments for Features-8200-950-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$32,234$36,734$53,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,595
Total Invoice$26,736$28,381$33,178$50,510
Adjustments for Features-7730-836-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,963$28,381$32,342$47,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,961$19,004

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
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
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,105$3,055$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0$950$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-7730-836-3,125

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
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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