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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: $13,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,527

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $14,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $17,880
Base Invoice $29,736 $16,179
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 49
Power Package   605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400
Cargo mat   59
Floor mats   88
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 34
Power Package   484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159
Cargo mat   36
Floor mats   55
Options (change) 2,335 2,201
Options (change) 2,125 1,768
Destination 875 580
Total Price $34,185 $20,661
Total Invoice $32,736 $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: $4,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,629
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19195/55-16
Total Price$34,185$20,661
Adjustments for Features-8,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$20,661
Total Invoice$32,736$18,527
Adjustments for Features-8,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,156$18,527

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCorolla
TrimPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,755$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length193.8 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in66.9 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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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