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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: $23,622

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,182

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $18,960
Base Invoice $25,402 $17,347
Sunroof 800 890
3.6L V6 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490
Power Package   635
Floor mats   199
Cargo net   49
Satellite radio   449
CD changer, in-dash   200
Sunroof 664 712
3.6L V6 1,324  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192
Power Package   508
Floor mats   130
Cargo net   34
Satellite radio   359
CD changer, in-dash   150
Options (change) 2,395 3,912
Options (change) 1,988 3,085
Destination 670 750
Total Price $29,945 $23,622
Total Invoice $28,060 $21,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,945$23,622
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$23,622
Total Invoice$28,060$21,182
Adjustments for Features-2,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,197$21,182

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,725$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8630

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,680 lb.2,877 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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