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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $44,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $40,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $67,630
Base Invoice $24,149 $62,219
Power driver seat 200  
Sunroof 800  
AWD   2,305
Power driver seat 166  
Sunroof 664  
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 1,000 2,305
Options (change) 830 2,120
Destination 670 875
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,925 $70,810
Total Invoice $24,349 $65,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,212
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,925$70,810
Adjustments for Features0-8,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$62,500
Total Invoice$24,349$65,214
Adjustments for Features0-7,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$57,561

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
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 door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Total Value of Features$2,195$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,653

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in116.9 in
Length191.8 in198.0 in
Width70.3 in73.8 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

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