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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: $22,003

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $2,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,254

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $2,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $22,865 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $21,797 $21,608 $17,717 $17,930
Sunroof 800 800 850 850
Plus Package     700 700
Cargo net     49 49
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     225 225
Sunroof 664 664 757 757
Plus Package     648 648
Cargo net     32 32
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 800 800 2,033 2,033
Options (change) 664 664 1,702 1,702
Destination 625 625 835 835
Total Price $24,490 $24,290 $22,003 $22,233
Total Invoice $23,086 $22,897 $20,254 $20,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,490$24,290$22,003$22,233
Adjustments for Features-1,2900-650-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,200$24,290$21,353$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$220$0
Total Invoice$23,086$22,897$20,254$20,467
Adjustments for Features-1,2160-598-1,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,870$22,897$19,656$19,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,027$202$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSSLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,835$3,485$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$650$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2160-598-1,013

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in182.6 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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