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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $25,859 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Navigation system 795 2,490 2,490 2,490
Cargo net   64 64 64
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Navigation system 700 2,300 2,300 2,300
Cargo net   39 39 39
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Options (change) 4,090 3,429 2,554 2,554
Options (change) 3,600 3,146 2,339 2,339
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $32,265 $39,389 $43,769 $65,199
Total Invoice $30,269 $36,652 $40,730 $60,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,340
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,265$39,389$43,769$65,199
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-50-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$39,389$43,719$63,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$24,110
Total Invoice$30,269$36,652$40,730$60,664
Adjustments for Features-9570-47-1,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,312$36,652$40,683$59,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,031$22,430

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
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 
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
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  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,080$3,130$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$50$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-9570-47-1,582

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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