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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: $20,218

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,664

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555 $18,850
Base Invoice $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149 $17,454
Premium Mat Package 185 185      
Bodyside moldings 150 150   150 239
Floor mats         185
Cargo net         49
Premium Mat Package 154 154      
Bodyside moldings 125 125   125 155
Floor mats         125
Cargo net         35
Options (change) 335 335 0 150 473
Options (change) 279 279 0 125 315
Destination 670 670 670 670 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $23,510 $25,710 $27,550 $25,075 $20,218
Total Invoice $22,216 $24,295 $26,072 $23,644 $18,664

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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: $4,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,444
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H137hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,510$25,710$27,550$25,075$20,218
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-3,730-470-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$23,380$23,820$24,605$19,118
Cost Above Minimum$130$0$440$1,225$0
Total Invoice$22,216$24,295$26,072$23,644$18,664
Adjustments for Features0-2,202-3,530-443-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,216$22,093$22,542$23,201$17,649
Cost Above Minimum$123$0$449$1,108$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,505$5,905$2,645$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$3,730$470$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,202-3,530-443-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuCorolla iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in170.5 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

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

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