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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: $24,501

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,506

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $22,680
Base Invoice $26,762 $21,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 94
All-weather floor mats 140 139
Rear spoiler 400  
Entune Audio with Navigation   525
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   129
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Premium Package 880  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70 56
All-weather floor mats 123 86
Rear spoiler 352  
Entune Audio with Navigation   364
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 4,855 936
Options (change) 4,272 621
Destination 825 885
Total Price $34,000 $24,501
Total Invoice $31,859 $22,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$34,000$24,501
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$24,501
Total Invoice$31,859$22,506
Adjustments for Features-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,629$22,506

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimLTZXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152017
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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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