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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,467

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,845

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $18,750
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $17,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     185
Bodyside moldings     239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     125
Bodyside moldings     155
Options (change) 0 0 822
Options (change) 0 0 589
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $24,090 $23,890 $20,467
Total Invoice $22,800 $22,611 $18,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,568
Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6240hp V6137hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,090$23,890$20,467
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,625$23,715$20,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$22,800$22,611$18,845
Adjustments for Features-1,387-1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,413$22,445$18,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,032$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,525$3,235$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,387-1660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuCorolla iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length187.8 in170.5 in
Width69.8 in69.3 in
Height58.1 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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