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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: $20,169

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $4,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,629

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $4,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,975 $25,385 $27,165 $18,850
Base Invoice $21,826 $24,115 $25,806 $17,454
Premium Mat Package 185 185    
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100  
Bodyside moldings 150 150   239
Floor mats       185
Premium Mat Package 163 163    
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88  
Bodyside moldings 132 132   155
Floor mats       125
Options (change) 435 435 100 424
Options (change) 383 383 88 280
Destination 760 760 760 895
Total Price $24,170 $26,580 $28,025 $20,169
Total Invoice $22,969 $25,258 $26,654 $18,629

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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: $4,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,709
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,170$26,580$28,025$20,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-2,855-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$24,850$25,170$19,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,000$0
Total Invoice$22,969$25,258$26,654$18,629
Adjustments for Features0-1,644-2,715-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,969$23,614$23,939$18,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$970$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year2011201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
TrimLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Total Value of Features$2,795$4,525$5,650$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$2,855$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644-2,715-369

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,416 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
Toyota Corolla iM

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

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