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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuAvalonAvalon
TrimLTZXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $32,145 $35,185
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,607 $31,312
3.6L V6 1,600    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Power passenger seat (8-way)   740 300
Remote start   499 499
Satellite radio   449 449
3.6L V6 1,512    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Power passenger seat (8-way)   592 240
Remote start   356 356
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 1,600 2,035 1,595
Options (change) 1,512 1,543 1,191
Destination 760 720 720
Total Price $30,960 $34,900 $37,500
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,870 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,403
Model Year201220092009
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)?, 8?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,960$34,900$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$34,710$35,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$29,299$30,870$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-168-1,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$30,702$31,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220092009
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, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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  
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,815$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168-1,829

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

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

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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