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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: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,735 $25,595 $28,320 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $22,667 $24,443 $26,762 $16,284 $16,469
Cargo mat 80 80 80    
Style & Technology Package 2,750        
Rear spoiler 400 400 400    
Sunroof   1,000     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850    
Premium Package       2,150  
Floor mats       200 200
Remote start       529 529
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Cargo net       51 51
Deluxe Audio         520
Cargo mat 70 70 70    
Style & Technology Package 2,420        
Rear spoiler 352 352 352    
Sunroof   880     793
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628    
Premium Package       1,914  
Floor mats       127 127
Remote start       380 380
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Cargo net       35 35
Deluxe Audio         462
Options (change) 3,230 2,605 2,330 3,139 2,399
Options (change) 2,842 2,292 2,050 2,581 1,922
Destination 825 825 825 760 760
Total Price $27,790 $29,025 $31,475 $21,499 $20,929
Total Invoice $26,334 $27,560 $29,637 $19,625 $19,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,720
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,790$29,025$31,475$21,499$20,929
Adjustments for Features-3,780-4,630-6,230-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,010$24,395$25,245$20,849$20,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$1,235$0$80
Total Invoice$26,334$27,560$29,637$19,625$19,151
Adjustments for Features-3,582-4,396-5,866-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$23,164$23,771$19,032$19,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$1,019$0$119

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLT2LTLTZLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,275$6,875$1,295$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$4,630$6,230$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,582-4,396-5,866-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152011
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 LT

Style & Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special white0No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested116547%
Total Not Requested132553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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