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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: $22,501

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,944

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $16,420 $18,860
Base Invoice $22,373 $15,023 $17,256
Satellite radio 325 449 449
CD changer, in-dash 300 200 200
Sunroof 800 890 890
Sport Package   1,495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,490
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   199 199
Remote start   529 529
Power Package     635
Satellite radio 270 359 359
CD changer, in-dash 249 150 150
Sunroof 664 712 712
Sport Package   1,196  
Leather seating surfaces   1,240 1,192
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   130 130
Remote start   380 380
Power Package     508
Options (change) 1,425 5,361 4,441
Options (change) 1,183 4,201 3,465
Destination 650 720 720
Total Price $25,750 $22,501 $24,021
Total Invoice $24,206 $19,944 $21,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year200720092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,750$22,501$24,021
Adjustments for Features-2,4650-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,285$22,501$23,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870
Total Invoice$24,206$19,944$21,441
Adjustments for Features-2,3170-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,889$19,944$20,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$917

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200720092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,175$710$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3170-580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20072009
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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