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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,876 $32,792
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   199 199
Remote start   499 499
Heated front seats   440  
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   126 126
Remote start   280 280
Heated front seats   392  
Options (change) 1,050 1,138 698
Options (change) 872 798 406
Destination 650 760 760
Total Price $28,795 $35,093 $37,893
Total Invoice $27,127 $31,434 $33,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,495
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,795$35,093$37,893
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$35,093$35,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$27,127$31,434$33,958
Adjustments for Features-1880-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,939$31,434$31,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$284

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Trip computer $150$150
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,750$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-2,240

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length191.8 in197.6 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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