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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $12,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $35,500 $39,650
Base Invoice $21,608 $31,950 $35,686
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Alarm   299 299
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 270    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310 310
Alarm   180 180
Options (change) 1,820 1,072 1,072
Options (change) 1,511 662 662
Destination 625 795 795
Total Price $25,310 $37,367 $41,517
Total Invoice $23,744 $33,407 $37,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,278
Model Year200620132013
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,310$37,367$41,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,905-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$32,462$34,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975
Total Invoice$23,744$33,407$37,143
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-6,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$29,022$30,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,787

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620132013
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimSSXLE TouringLimited
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$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $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
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,435$7,340$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,905$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,385-6,334

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length188.3 in195.2 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

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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