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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: $20,161

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,054

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $15,515 $15,350
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $14,040 $13,891
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 800 800    
Audio Value Package     200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400 1,400
Stability control     650 650
4-speed automatic     800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390 390
Cargo net     49 49
Cargo mat     59 59
Floor mats     88 88
Alloy wheels     390  
Extra Value Package 1       900
CD changer, in-dash       200
Premium Mat Package 154      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof 664 664    
Audio Value Package     180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159 1,159
Stability control     559 559
4-speed automatic     724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Cargo net     34 34
Cargo mat     36 36
Floor mats     55 55
Alloy wheels     312  
Extra Value Package 1       810
CD changer, in-dash       150
Options (change) 1,135 800 4,026 4,536
Options (change) 943 664 3,394 3,862
Destination 670 670 620 620
Total Price $26,510 $28,350 $20,161 $20,506
Total Invoice $24,959 $26,736 $18,054 $18,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,950
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$26,510$28,350$20,161$20,506
Adjustments for Features-3,180-4,5800-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,330$23,770$20,161$20,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$55$0
Total Invoice$24,959$26,736$18,054$18,373
Adjustments for Features-2,994-4,3190-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,965$22,417$18,054$18,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$39$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,075$1,495$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$4,580$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,994-4,3190-358

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,451 lb.2,531 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 2LT

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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