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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: $25,135

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $22,095
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $21,359
Navigation system 495   495 1,800
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 80
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Navigation system 450   450 1,625
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 65
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Obstacle detection, rear       255
Options (change) 2,925 140 4,120 2,175
Options (change) 2,660 127 3,747 1,945
Destination 875 875 875 865
Total Price $28,925 $31,990 $32,870 $25,135
Total Invoice $27,655 $30,738 $31,382 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H168hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$28,925$31,990$32,870$25,135
Adjustments for Features-285-1,375-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$30,615$30,685$25,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$2,045$0
Total Invoice$27,655$30,738$31,382$24,169
Adjustments for Features-272-1,321-2,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,383$29,417$29,296$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,034$1,913$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLancer
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
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 
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  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,880$5,970$6,780$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,375$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-272-1,321-2,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
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%

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 SEL

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

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