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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: $23,910

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,957

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $1,409

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Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $20,357 $21,047
2LT Equipment Group 1,855      
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150   209 209
Sunroof 800 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Floor mats     224 224
Cargo net     49 49
Door sill trim plates     199 199
2LT Equipment Group 1,753      
Premium Mat Package 154      
Bodyside moldings 125   125 125
Sunroof 664 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Floor mats     139 139
Cargo net     32 32
Door sill trim plates     135 135
Options (change) 2,990 800 1,030 1,030
Options (change) 2,696 664 705 705
Destination 650 650 895 895
Total Price $24,825 $28,545 $23,910 $24,655
Total Invoice $23,366 $26,919 $21,957 $22,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,957
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,825$28,545$23,910$24,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,775-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,825$26,870$21,135$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0$245
Total Invoice$23,366$26,919$21,957$22,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,548-3,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,366$25,339$19,409$19,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0$230

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
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
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,850$5,950$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,775$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580-2,548-3,008

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.6 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested123063%
Total Not Requested72537%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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