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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: $23,861

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $4,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $4,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $20,357 $21,047
Sunroof 1,035      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Floor mats     224 224
Door sill trim plates     199 199
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Sunroof 911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Floor mats     139 139
Door sill trim plates     135 135
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 1,035 0 981 981
Options (change) 911 0 673 673
Destination 760 760 895 895
Total Price $28,095 $29,360 $23,861 $24,606
Total Invoice $26,656 $27,787 $21,925 $22,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,752
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,095$29,360$23,861$24,606
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,200-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$28,410$21,661$21,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$245
Total Invoice$26,656$27,787$21,925$22,615
Adjustments for Features0-899-2,021-2,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$26,888$19,904$20,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$0$229

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900  
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,475$5,725$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,200$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-2,021-2,482

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122018
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.2,821 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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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