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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: $22,302

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,815

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $16,420 $18,860
Base Invoice $27,027 $15,023 $17,256
Stability control   250  
Floor mats   199 199
Power Package   635 635
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,490
Cruise control   250  
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Alloy wheels   410  
Sunroof   890 890
Stability control   215  
Floor mats   130 130
Power Package   508 508
Leather seating surfaces   1,240 1,192
Cruise control   200  
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Alloy wheels   328  
Sunroof   712 712
Options (change) 0 5,162 4,192
Options (change) 0 4,072 3,281
Destination 760 720 720
Total Price $29,360 $22,302 $23,772
Total Invoice $27,787 $19,815 $21,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,915
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,360$22,302$23,772
Adjustments for Features-3,2300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$22,302$23,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$27,787$19,815$21,257
Adjustments for Features-3,0570-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,730$19,815$20,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$470$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0570-313

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,416 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
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

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

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