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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: $25,121

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $4,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,396

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimEco2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $18,860
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $17,256
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   890
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 1,300
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Leather seating surfaces       1,490
Power Package       635
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       199
Satellite radio       449
Remote start       529
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Sunroof 880 880   712
Navigation system 986 700 700 1,105
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Leather seating surfaces       1,192
Power Package       508
Cargo net       34
Floor mats       130
Satellite radio       359
Remote start       380
Options (change) 4,730 4,365 2,695 5,541
Options (change) 4,284 3,842 2,372 4,420
Destination 810 810 810 720
Total Price $30,525 $30,065 $30,870 $25,121
Total Invoice $28,954 $28,421 $29,041 $22,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimEco2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,525$30,065$30,870$25,121
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,740-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$25,325$26,480$25,121
Cost Above Minimum$760$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$28,954$28,421$29,041$22,396
Adjustments for Features-4,211-4,481-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,743$23,940$24,911$22,396
Cost Above Minimum$803$0$971$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimEco2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,475$5,125$735
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,740$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,211-4,481-4,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested46521%
Total Not Requested175079%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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