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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuAvalon
TrimLTZHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $43,400
Floor mats   228
Bodyside moldings   209
Remote start   499
Floor mats   138
Bodyside moldings   125
Remote start   310
Options (change) 0 936
Options (change) 0 573
Destination 760 1,025
Total Price $29,360 $45,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,444
Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuAvalon
TrimLTZHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4176hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG43/44 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,360$45,361
Adjustments for Features0-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$38,111

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuAvalon
TrimLTZHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,250$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-255

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.0 in
Length191.8 in195.9 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

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

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