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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: $2,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $23,895 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $22,581 $16,284 $16,469
Premium Mat Package 185        
Bodyside moldings 150     209 209
Sunroof 800 800 800   890
Premium Package       2,150  
Floor mats       200 200
Remote start       529 529
Cargo net       51 51
Deluxe Audio         520
Premium Mat Package 154        
Bodyside moldings 125     125 125
Sunroof 664 664 664   793
Premium Package       1,914  
Floor mats       127 127
Remote start       380 380
Cargo net       35 35
Deluxe Audio         462
Options (change) 1,135 800 800 3,139 2,399
Options (change) 943 664 664 2,581 1,922
Destination 650 650 650 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $22,970 $28,545 $24,045 $21,499 $20,929
Total Invoice $21,613 $26,919 $22,595 $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: $1,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4T6A4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,970$28,545$24,045$21,499$20,929
Adjustments for Features-925-4,455-1,220-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$24,090$22,825$20,849$20,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$780$0$80
Total Invoice$21,613$26,919$22,595$19,625$19,151
Adjustments for Features-870-4,201-1,146-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$22,718$21,449$19,032$19,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$706$0$119

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40$40 $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
Bodyside moldings$75  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0   
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,425$5,955$2,720$2,150$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$4,455$1,220$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-870-4,201-1,146-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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