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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $29,125 $31,325 $34,065
Base Invoice $25,402 $26,022 $27,565 $29,976
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800 910    
3.6L V6 1,595      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Stability control   1,090 1,090 650
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Remote start   499 499 499
Alarm   220    
Satellite radio   449 449 449
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664 728    
3.6L V6 1,324      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Stability control   872 872 520
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Remote start   356 356 356
Alarm   176    
Satellite radio   359 359 359
Options (change) 2,645 3,715 2,385 1,945
Options (change) 2,196 2,877 1,823 1,471
Destination 670 620 620 620
Total Price $30,195 $33,460 $34,330 $36,630
Total Invoice $28,268 $29,519 $30,008 $32,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,551
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,195$33,460$34,330$36,630
Adjustments for Features-650-3500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$33,110$34,330$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220$1,745
Total Invoice$28,268$29,519$30,008$32,067
Adjustments for Features-609-3090-1,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,659$29,210$30,008$30,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$798$1,303

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
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$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,100$2,800$2,450$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$350$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-609-3090-1,554

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length191.8 in197.2 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 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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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 Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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