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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $41,370
Base Invoice $25,859 $38,474
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Navigation system 795 1,735
Rearview camera   350
Cargo net   65
RWD   0
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Navigation system 700 1,604
Rearview camera   324
Cargo net   39
RWD   0
Options (change) 5,875 2,150
Options (change) 5,323 1,967
Destination 810 975
Total Price $34,050 $44,495
Total Invoice $31,992 $41,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,210
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,050$44,495
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$44,265
Total Invoice$31,992$41,416
Adjustments for Features0-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$41,202

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in184.3 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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