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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $43,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $39,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimSS460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $67,630
Base Invoice $21,608 $62,219
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   64
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 1,425 64
Options (change) 1,183 38
Destination 625 875
Total Price $24,915 $68,569
Total Invoice $23,416 $63,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,002
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimSS460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$24,915$68,569
Adjustments for Features0-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$63,449
Total Invoice$23,416$63,132
Adjustments for Features0-4,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$58,418

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimSS460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,085$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length188.3 in198.0 in
Width69.9 in73.8 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.0 ft3

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