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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: $20,612

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,493

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $17,880
Base Invoice $27,027 $16,179
3.6L V6 1,600  
Power Package   605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400
Cargo mat   59
Floor mats   88
3.6L V6 1,512  
Power Package   484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159
Cargo mat   36
Floor mats   55
Options (change) 1,600 2,152
Options (change) 1,512 1,734
Destination 760 580
Total Price $30,960 $20,612
Total Invoice $29,299 $18,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,667
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18195/55-16
Total Price$30,960$20,612
Adjustments for Features-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,530$20,612
Total Invoice$29,299$18,493
Adjustments for Features-5,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$18,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$6,000$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1390

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,670 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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