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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: $24,095

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $2,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920192019
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $22,135 $22,880
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
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) 1,135 800 1,030 1,030
Options (change) 943 664 705 705
Destination 670 670 930 930
Total Price $26,510 $28,350 $24,095 $24,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,517
Model Year2009200920192019
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$24,095$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,425-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$26,950$21,670$21,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$245

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2009200920192019
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  
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
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,825$5,850$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,425$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-165-193

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092019
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%

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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