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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: $36,150

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $31,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremierF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $61,750
Base Invoice $29,683 $57,430
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 60 64
All-weather floor mats 140 109
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Navigation system   2,490
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Cargo mat   73
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 55 39
All-weather floor mats 127 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Navigation system   2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 4,355 4,736
Options (change) 3,962 4,288
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,150 $67,381
Total Invoice $34,520 $62,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,167
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremierF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$36,150$67,381
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,025$67,381
Total Invoice$34,520$62,613
Adjustments for Features-1,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,446$62,613

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremierF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0740

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.5 in
Length193.8 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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