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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: $2,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,302

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimPremier250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $29,736 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Cargo net 60 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 140 99 99 99
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Package   1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850 2,850
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Cargo net 55 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 127 59 59 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   1,032 1,032  
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280 2,280
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 5,055 7,903 7,903 6,613
Options (change) 4,599 6,386 6,386 5,354
Destination 875 765 765 765
Total Price $36,905 $39,523 $44,973 $63,378
Total Invoice $35,210 $34,302 $39,099 $55,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,290
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimPremier250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT9M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,905$39,523$44,973$63,378
Adjustments for Features-4,4000-950-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,505$39,523$44,023$60,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,105
Total Invoice$35,210$34,302$39,099$55,399
Adjustments for Features-4,1980-826-2,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,012$34,302$38,273$52,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,971$18,693

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMalibuISISIS
TrimPremier250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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   
Forward collision warning$200   
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$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$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$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,230$3,830$4,780$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$0$950$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980-826-2,404

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172008
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

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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
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 warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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