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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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,389 $31,186
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 760 590 590
Total Price $29,360 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $27,787 $26,979 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $195
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,360$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,580$34,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$27,787$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,784$26,979$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,871

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$1,755$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-926

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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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