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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: $20,833

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,097

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $16,896 $16,821
Sunroof 1,035      
Floor mats     200 200
Premium Interior Package     300 505
Premium Package     570 860
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Remote start     529 529
Sunroof 911      
Floor mats     127 127
Premium Interior Package     267 449
Premium Package     507 765
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Remote start     380 380
Options (change) 1,035 0 1,808 2,303
Options (change) 911 0 1,406 1,846
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $28,095 $29,360 $20,833 $21,278
Total Invoice $26,656 $27,787 $19,097 $19,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,095$29,360$20,833$21,278
Adjustments for Features-3,205-4,1550-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$25,205$20,833$20,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$555$0
Total Invoice$26,656$27,787$19,097$19,462
Adjustments for Features-3,041-3,9320-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,615$23,855$19,097$18,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$550$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$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  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $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   
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,300$1,145$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$4,155$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,041-3,9320-915

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122013
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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