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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $656

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSSLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $23,065 $22,865 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $16,883 $21,797 $21,608 $16,284 $16,469
Side curtain airbags 690        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 465        
1LT Equipment Group 640        
Sunroof 800 800 800   890
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Rear spoiler 175        
Premium Package       2,150  
Remote start       529 529
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Floor mats       200 200
Cargo net       51 51
Deluxe Audio         520
Side curtain airbags 573        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 386        
1LT Equipment Group 592        
Sunroof 664 664 664   793
Satellite radio 270 270 270    
Rear spoiler 145        
Premium Package       1,914  
Remote start       380 380
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Floor mats       127 127
Cargo net       35 35
Deluxe Audio         462
Options (change) 3,095 1,125 1,125 3,139 2,399
Options (change) 2,630 934 934 2,581 1,922
Destination 625 625 625 760 760
Total Price $21,585 $24,815 $24,615 $21,499 $20,929
Total Invoice $20,138 $23,356 $23,167 $19,625 $19,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSSLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,585$24,815$24,615$21,499$20,929
Adjustments for Features-400-3,015-1,725-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,185$21,800$22,890$20,849$20,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,705$0$80
Total Invoice$20,138$23,356$23,167$19,625$19,151
Adjustments for Features-373-2,838-1,624-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,765$20,518$21,543$19,032$19,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$753$1,778$0$119

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSSLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,960$4,575$3,285$2,210$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$3,015$1,725$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-373-2,838-1,624-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length188.3 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

1LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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