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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: $20,878

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,715 $25,175 $26,955 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $21,579 $23,916 $25,607 $16,284 $16,469
Power Convenience Package 525        
Premium Mat Package 185 185      
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100    
Bodyside moldings 150 150   209 209
Sunroof 850 850 850   890
Premium Package       2,150  
Floor mats       200 200
Remote start       529 529
Deluxe Audio         520
Power Convenience Package 462        
Premium Mat Package 163 163      
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88    
Bodyside moldings 132 132   125 125
Sunroof 748 748 748   793
Premium Package       1,914  
Floor mats       127 127
Remote start       380 380
Deluxe Audio         462
Options (change) 1,810 1,285 950 3,088 2,348
Options (change) 1,593 1,131 836 2,546 1,887
Destination 720 720 720 760 760
Total Price $25,245 $27,180 $28,625 $21,448 $20,878
Total Invoice $23,892 $25,767 $27,163 $19,590 $19,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,245$27,180$28,625$21,448$20,878
Adjustments for Features-1,700-3,430-4,630-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,545$23,750$23,995$20,798$20,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$450$0$80
Total Invoice$23,892$25,767$27,163$19,590$19,116
Adjustments for Features-1,609-3,252-4,394-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,283$22,515$22,769$18,996$19,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$486$0$120

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Sunshade, rear  $125  
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,745$4,475$5,675$1,695$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$3,430$4,630$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,609-3,252-4,394-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,451 lb.2,724 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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