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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: $20,861

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,399

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Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $17,880
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $16,179
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 800 800  
Power Package     605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400
Cargo net     49
Cargo mat     59
Floor mats     88
CD changer, in-dash     200
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Sunroof 664 664  
Power Package     484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159
Cargo net     34
Cargo mat     36
Floor mats     55
CD changer, in-dash     150
Options (change) 5,050 800 2,401
Options (change) 4,406 664 1,918
Destination 650 650 580
Total Price $26,885 $28,545 $20,861
Total Invoice $25,076 $26,919 $18,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,547
Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18195/55-16
Total Price$26,885$28,545$20,861
Adjustments for Features-4,130-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$23,140$20,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$25,076$26,919$18,677
Adjustments for Features-3,852-5,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,224$21,822$18,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$598$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,500$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,852-5,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in66.9 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145574%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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