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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,520

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $37,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,970

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $30,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuSC
TrimLTZ430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,165 $66,355
Base Invoice $25,806 $57,728
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo mat   69
3.6L V6 1,404  
Cargo mat   41
Options (change) 1,595 69
Options (change) 1,404 41
Destination 760 765
Total Price $29,520 $67,189
Total Invoice $27,970 $58,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,893
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuSC
TrimLTZ430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,520$67,189
Adjustments for Features0-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$58,384
Total Invoice$27,970$58,534
Adjustments for Features0-7,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,970$50,863

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuSC
TrimLTZ430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,671

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in103.1 in
Length191.8 in178.5 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft38.8 ft3

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