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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: $21,527

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $9,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,655

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $9,467

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $18,750
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $17,361
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Navigation system 495 495  
Rear spoiler 400 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 160
Cargo mat 80 80  
Display Audio with Navigation     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349
Floor mats     185
Cargo net     49
Bodyside moldings     239
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Navigation system 436 436  
Rear spoiler 352 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 110
Cargo mat 70 70  
Display Audio with Navigation     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274
Floor mats     125
Cargo net     35
Bodyside moldings     155
Options (change) 4,380 3,855 1,882
Options (change) 3,854 3,392 1,399
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $30,800 $33,000 $21,527
Total Invoice $29,122 $30,979 $19,655

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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: $4,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,033
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4196hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,800$33,000$21,527
Adjustments for Features-4,690-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$27,360$21,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$29,122$30,979$19,655
Adjustments for Features-4,434-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,688$25,684$19,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla iM
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,775$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,434-5,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuCorolla iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in170.5 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.6 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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