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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: $20,884

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,132

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $22,865 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $21,797 $21,608 $16,896 $16,821
Sunroof 800 800    
Premium Interior Package     300 505
Premium Package     570 860
Cargo net     51 51
Floor mats     200 200
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Remote start     529 529
Sunroof 664 664    
Premium Interior Package     267 449
Premium Package     507 765
Cargo net     35 35
Floor mats     127 127
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Remote start     380 380
Options (change) 800 800 1,859 2,354
Options (change) 664 664 1,441 1,881
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $24,490 $24,290 $20,884 $21,329
Total Invoice $23,086 $22,897 $19,132 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,991
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,490$24,290$20,884$21,329
Adjustments for Features-2,665-1,3750-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,825$22,915$20,884$20,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$555$0
Total Invoice$23,086$22,897$19,132$19,497
Adjustments for Features-2,512-1,2960-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,574$21,601$19,132$18,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,027$549$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$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  
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 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler$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  
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,100$2,810$1,435$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$1,375$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,512-1,2960-914

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062013
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
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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