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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: $21,494

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,795

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $18,300 $18,700 $19,000
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $16,944 $17,314 $17,592
Sunroof 1,035   850 850 850
Premium Package     1,100 1,400 1,400
Floor mats     225 225 225
Bodyside moldings     209 209 209
Sunroof 911   757 757 757
Premium Package     1,019 1,297 1,297
Floor mats     140 140 140
Bodyside moldings     125 125 125
Options (change) 1,035 0 2,384 2,684 2,684
Options (change) 911 0 2,041 2,319 2,319
Destination 760 760 810 810 810
Total Price $28,095 $29,360 $21,494 $22,194 $22,494
Total Invoice $26,656 $27,787 $19,795 $20,443 $20,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,074
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,095$29,360$21,494$22,194$22,494
Adjustments for Features-830-1,7800-200-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$27,580$21,494$21,994$21,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$500$350
Total Invoice$26,656$27,787$19,795$20,443$20,721
Adjustments for Features-787-1,6850-184-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,869$26,102$19,795$20,259$20,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0$464$327

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
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$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,025$3,245$3,445$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,780$0$200$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-787-1,6850-184-599

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,416 lb.2,801 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 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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