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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $14,632

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimHybridHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $37,500 $38,950 $42,800
Base Invoice $22,581 $33,751 $35,056 $38,520
Driver Convenience Package 325      
Sunroof 800      
Floor mats   228 228 228
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379 379  
Driver Convenience Package 270      
Sunroof 664      
Floor mats   138 138 138
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250  
Options (change) 1,125 607 607 228
Options (change) 934 388 388 138
Destination 650 895 895 895
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $24,370 $39,002 $40,452 $43,923
Total Invoice $22,865 $35,034 $36,339 $39,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,076
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimHybridHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG40/39 MPG40/39 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$39,002$40,452$43,923
Adjustments for Features0-5,670-6,870-9,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$33,332$33,582$34,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250$946
Total Invoice$22,865$35,034$36,339$39,553
Adjustments for Features0-5,093-6,171-8,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$29,941$30,168$30,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$227$927

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimHybridHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation app $50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,070$7,740$8,940$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670$6,870$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,093-6,171-8,685

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length191.8 in195.3 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

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

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