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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: $23,191

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,389

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $21,825 $22,680
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $20,208 $21,000
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150   209 209
Sunroof 800 800    
Cargo net     49 49
Cargo mat     94 94
Floor mats     129 129
Premium Mat Package 154      
Bodyside moldings 125   125 125
Sunroof 664 664    
Cargo net     35 35
Cargo mat     56 56
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 1,135 800 481 481
Options (change) 943 664 296 296
Destination 670 670 885 885
Total Price $26,510 $28,350 $23,191 $24,046
Total Invoice $24,959 $26,736 $21,389 $22,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,272
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-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)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$26,510$28,350$23,191$24,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,845-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$26,950$21,346$21,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$205
Total Invoice$24,959$26,736$21,389$22,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,702-2,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,959$25,416$19,687$19,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$457$0$193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,425$5,870$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,845$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-1,702-2,301

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092017
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 2LT

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

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