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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $25,806 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Sunroof 850      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Sunroof 748      
Temporary spare tire 88      
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 950 73 73 73
Options (change) 836 44 44 44
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $28,875 $34,243 $40,668 $61,608
Total Invoice $27,402 $30,885 $36,667 $55,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,668
Model Year2011201120112011
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)?, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,875$34,243$40,668$61,608
Adjustments for Features-1950-1,650-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,680$34,243$39,018$58,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,965
Total Invoice$27,402$30,885$36,667$55,513
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,488-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,217$30,885$35,179$52,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,294$21,564

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201120112011
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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 audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
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
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,780$4,430$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$1,650$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,488-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,416 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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