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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: $27,041

Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid   
Difference: $2,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZLE Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $23,100
Premium Package   1,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349
Floor mats   224
Door sill trim plates   199
Bodyside moldings   209
Premium Package   1,803
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274
Floor mats   139
Door sill trim plates   135
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 0 2,946
Options (change) 0 2,476
Destination 760 995
Total Price $29,360 $27,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,269
Model Year20122020
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZLE Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I496hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG53/52 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$29,360$27,041
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$27,041

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122020
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZLE Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122020
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%

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