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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,875

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,800

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $7,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
Trim2LTLTZESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $16,090 $17,590
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $15,329 $16,758
Premium Mat Package 185      
Sunroof 800 800    
Sun and Sound Package     1,500 1,500
Cargo mat     80 80
Fog lights     280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     250  
Premium Mat Package 154      
Sunroof 664 664    
Sun and Sound Package     1,328 1,328
Cargo mat     51 51
Fog lights     230  
Bluetooth cell phone link     187  
Options (change) 985 800 2,110 1,580
Options (change) 818 664 1,796 1,379
Destination 670 670 675 675
Total Price $26,360 $28,350 $18,875 $19,845
Total Invoice $24,834 $26,736 $17,800 $18,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,624
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
Trim2LTLTZESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4152hp I4152hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$26,360$28,350$18,875$19,845
Adjustments for Features-3,620-5,0950-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,740$23,255$18,875$19,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0$420
Total Invoice$24,834$26,736$17,800$18,812
Adjustments for Features-3,410-4,8050-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,424$21,931$17,800$18,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$507$0$491

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
Trim2LTLTZESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,090$995$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$5,095$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-4,8050-521

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.7 in
Length191.8 in180.0 in
Width70.3 in69.4 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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