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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: $25,220

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,455

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $17,256
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Cargo net 65 65 65 49
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 99
Cargo mat 60   60  
Navigation system 495   495 1,300
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Floor mats       199
Leather seating surfaces       1,490
Power Package       635
Satellite radio       449
Remote start       529
Sunroof       890
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Cargo net 59 59 59 34
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 59
Cargo mat 55   55  
Navigation system 450   450 1,105
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Floor mats       130
Leather seating surfaces       1,192
Power Package       508
Satellite radio       359
Remote start       380
Sunroof       712
Options (change) 4,350 2,475 5,395 5,640
Options (change) 3,957 2,252 4,908 4,479
Destination 875 875 875 720
Total Price $30,350 $34,325 $34,145 $25,220
Total Invoice $28,952 $32,863 $32,543 $22,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H158hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,350$34,325$34,145$25,220
Adjustments for Features-4,610-5,660-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,740$28,665$27,635$25,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,952$32,863$32,543$22,455
Adjustments for Features-4,398-5,419-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,554$27,444$26,338$22,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,890$1,784$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,580$7,630$8,480$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$5,660$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,398-5,419-6,2050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length193.8 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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