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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $39,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $35,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,770 $67,630
Base Invoice $26,659 $62,219
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Navigation system 495  
Leather Package 1,395  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo net 60 64
Cargo mat 60 95
All-weather floor mats 140 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
AWD   2,305
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046  
Navigation system 450  
Leather Package 1,269  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Cargo net 55 38
Cargo mat 55 57
All-weather floor mats 127 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 5,475 5,573
Options (change) 4,980 5,041
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,120 $74,078
Total Invoice $32,514 $68,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,241
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)47/46 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,120$74,078
Adjustments for Features0-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$70,403
Total Invoice$32,514$68,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,514$64,755

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$6,130$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,380

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in198.0 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%

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