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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimPremier250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $29,683 $33,573 $36,841
Panoramic sunroof 1,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295    
All Weather Package   360 360
225/40YR18   935 935
Navigation system   2,085 2,085
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,156    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178    
All Weather Package   332 332
225/40YR18   859 859
Navigation system   1,927 1,927
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 3,760 4,980 4,980
Options (change) 3,421 4,590 4,590
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $35,555 $41,990 $45,505
Total Invoice $33,979 $39,073 $42,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,736
Model Year201620142014
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimPremier250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,555$41,990$45,505
Adjustments for Features-2,7650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$41,990$45,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$33,979$39,073$42,341
Adjustments for Features-2,6420-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,337$39,073$42,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620142014
ModelMalibuISIS
TrimPremier250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,520$4,755$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6420-186

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162014
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in183.7 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
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 partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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