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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: $31,825

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuIS
Trim2LTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $35,440
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $31,186
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495 2,550
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436 2,168
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 5,405 3,955 2,550
Options (change) 4,872 3,621 2,168
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $31,825 $33,100 $38,580
Total Invoice $30,140 $31,208 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,045
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuIS
Trim2LTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,825$33,100$38,580
Adjustments for Features-1,310-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$31,840$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$30,140$31,208$33,944
Adjustments for Features-1,241-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,899$30,020$33,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,121$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuIS
Trim2LTLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,490$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,241-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,527 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 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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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