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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: $20,675

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,007

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $16,896 $16,821
Premium Mat Package 185      
Power Convenience Package 515      
Sunroof 800 800    
Floor mats     200 200
Premium Interior Package     300 505
Premium Package     570 860
Cargo net     51 51
Remote start     529 529
Premium Mat Package 154      
Power Convenience Package 427      
Sunroof 664 664    
Floor mats     127 127
Premium Interior Package     267 449
Premium Package     507 765
Cargo net     35 35
Remote start     380 380
Options (change) 1,500 800 1,650 2,145
Options (change) 1,245 664 1,316 1,756
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $23,335 $28,545 $20,675 $21,120
Total Invoice $21,915 $26,919 $19,007 $19,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,335$28,545$20,675$21,120
Adjustments for Features-1,250-4,3800-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,085$24,165$20,675$20,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$555$0
Total Invoice$21,915$26,919$19,007$19,372
Adjustments for Features-1,174-4,1310-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,741$22,788$19,007$18,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$552$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$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
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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  
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  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,795$5,925$1,545$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$4,380$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,174-4,1310-917

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082013
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%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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