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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $21,608 $29,876 $32,792
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 325    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Floor mats   199 199
Rear spoiler   349 349
Remote start   499 499
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 270    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Floor mats   126 126
Rear spoiler   219 219
Remote start   280 280
Options (change) 1,425 1,047 1,047
Options (change) 1,183 625 625
Destination 625 760 760
Total Price $24,915 $35,002 $38,242
Total Invoice $23,416 $31,261 $34,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,853
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,915$35,002$38,242
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$32,772$33,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$23,416$31,261$34,177
Adjustments for Features0-1,992-4,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$29,269$29,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$502

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,660$4,890$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,992-4,406

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length188.3 in197.6 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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