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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: $20,661

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $9,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,527

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $17,880
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $16,179
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Cargo mat 80 80 59
Sunroof 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Power Package     605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     88
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Cargo mat 70 70 36
Sunroof 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Power Package     484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     55
Options (change) 4,140 2,640 2,201
Options (change) 3,758 2,463 1,768
Destination 825 825 580
Total Price $30,560 $31,785 $20,661
Total Invoice $29,026 $30,050 $18,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,080
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16195/55-16
Total Price$30,560$31,785$20,661
Adjustments for Features-5,705-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,855$25,005$20,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$29,026$30,050$18,527
Adjustments for Features-5,419-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,607$23,640$18,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$33$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,225$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,419-6,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in66.9 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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