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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: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,829 $30,504
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Stability control   650 650
Power passenger seat (8-way)   740 300
Remote start   499 499
Satellite radio   449 449
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Stability control   520 520
Power passenger seat (8-way)   592 240
Remote start   356 356
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 2,645 2,685 2,245
Options (change) 2,196 2,063 1,711
Destination 670 720 720
Total Price $30,195 $35,030 $37,630
Total Invoice $28,268 $30,612 $32,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,625
Model Year200920082008
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZXLSLimited
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?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,195$35,030$37,630
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$35,030$35,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$28,268$30,612$32,935
Adjustments for Features-2810-1,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,987$30,612$31,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200920082008
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZXLSLimited
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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 cell phone link$100 $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,375$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2810-1,641

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092008
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.3,495 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 XLS

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%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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