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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: $23,413

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $8,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,572

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $8,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $21,825 $22,680
Base Invoice $25,859 $20,208 $21,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900    
Forward collision warning 395    
Premium Package 1,000    
Navigation system 795    
Entune Audio with Navigation   525 525
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   129 129
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672    
Forward collision warning 348    
Premium Package 880    
Navigation system 700    
Entune Audio with Navigation   364 364
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   80 80
Options (change) 4,090 703 703
Options (change) 3,600 479 479
Destination 810 885 885
Total Price $32,265 $23,413 $24,268
Total Invoice $30,269 $21,572 $22,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,558
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$32,265$23,413$24,268
Adjustments for Features-2,2800-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$23,413$23,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$205
Total Invoice$30,269$21,572$22,364
Adjustments for Features-2,1390-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,130$21,572$21,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTZXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,095$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1390-599

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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