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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $26,262 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 1,000      
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795 2,550 2,550 2,550
Cargo net   59 59 59
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Premium Package 880      
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cargo net   35 35 35
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 4,585 3,970 3,970 3,095
Options (change) 4,035 3,274 3,274 2,574
Destination 825 765 765 765
Total Price $33,200 $35,590 $41,040 $59,860
Total Invoice $31,122 $31,190 $35,987 $52,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,200$35,590$41,040$59,860
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-950-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,280$35,590$40,090$56,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,370
Total Invoice$31,122$31,190$35,987$52,619
Adjustments for Features-2,7370-833-2,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,385$31,190$35,154$50,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,964$18,880

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014200820082008
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   
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 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Total Value of Features$4,650$1,730$2,680$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0$950$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7370-833-2,549

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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