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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: $36,905

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,210

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $41,370
Base Invoice $29,736 $38,474
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 60 65
All-weather floor mats 140 110
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 425
Navigation system   1,735
Luxury Package   4,425
Cargo mat   105
RWD   0
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 55 39
All-weather floor mats 127 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 280
Navigation system   1,604
Luxury Package   4,072
Cargo mat   65
RWD   0
Options (change) 5,055 6,865
Options (change) 4,599 6,125
Destination 875 975
Total Price $36,905 $49,210
Total Invoice $35,210 $45,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,901
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,905$49,210
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,905$48,710
Total Invoice$35,210$45,574
Adjustments for Features0-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,210$45,111

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuIS
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in184.3 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,593 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested260069%
Total Not Requested117531%

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