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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $41,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $36,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuLS
TrimPremier460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $72,520
Base Invoice $29,736 $66,717
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 65
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Comfort Package   1,750
Cargo mat   105
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated steering wheel   150
All Weather Package   100
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 39
All-weather floor mats 127 95
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Comfort Package   1,611
Cargo mat   65
Auto-dimming headlights   231
Heated steering wheel   140
All Weather Package   92
Options (change) 4,665 4,570
Options (change) 4,244 4,113
Destination 875 975
Total Price $36,515 $78,065
Total Invoice $34,855 $71,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,846
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuLS
TrimPremier460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,515$78,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$76,865
Total Invoice$34,855$71,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$70,701

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuLS
TrimPremier460
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
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 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,005$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in200.0 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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