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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,505

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $22,495
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $21,745
Navigation system 495   495 1,800
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 80
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Navigation system 450   450 1,625
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 65
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Obstacle detection, rear       255
Options (change) 4,225 2,410 5,270 2,175
Options (change) 3,843 2,193 4,794 1,945
Destination 875 875 875 835
Total Price $30,225 $34,260 $34,020 $25,505
Total Invoice $28,838 $32,804 $32,429 $24,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,441
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H168hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,225$34,260$34,020$25,505
Adjustments for Features-3,010-4,100-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$30,160$29,110$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,838$32,804$32,429$24,525
Adjustments for Features-2,872-3,926-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,966$28,878$27,749$24,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,912$1,783$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,830$6,920$7,730$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$4,100$4,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-3,926-4,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.7 in
Length193.8 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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