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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $41,370
Base Invoice $25,402 $38,474
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo net   65
Cargo mat   105
RWD   0
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Cargo net   39
Cargo mat   65
RWD   0
Options (change) 2,395 170
Options (change) 1,988 104
Destination 670 975
Total Price $29,945 $42,515
Total Invoice $28,060 $39,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,023
Model Year20092017
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$29,945$42,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$39,860
Total Invoice$28,060$39,553
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$37,083

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation app $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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$3,375$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in184.3 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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