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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: $21,120

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,390

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $16,570 $16,674
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Cargo net 65 65 65 51 51
Cargo mat 80   80    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Navigation system     495    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Leather Package     1,395    
Floor mats       200 200
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Remote start       529 529
Sunroof         420
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Cargo net 59 59 59 35 35
Cargo mat 73   73    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Navigation system     450    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Leather Package     1,269    
Floor mats       127 127
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Remote start       380 380
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 2,190 2,335 5,275 2,810 2,370
Options (change) 1,993 2,125 4,799 2,348 1,956
Destination 875 875 875 760 760
Total Price $28,190 $34,185 $34,025 $21,480 $21,120
Total Invoice $26,988 $32,736 $32,434 $19,678 $19,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,281
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTA4M5
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)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,190$34,185$34,025$21,480$21,120
Adjustments for Features-3,785-6,960-7,810-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$27,225$26,215$20,830$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$1,810$0$290
Total Invoice$26,988$32,736$32,434$19,678$19,390
Adjustments for Features-3,624-6,665-7,445-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,364$26,071$24,989$19,083$19,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,707$1,625$0$307

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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$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$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$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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$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$75
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Total Value of Features$6,280$9,455$10,305$3,145$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$6,960$7,810$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,624-6,665-7,445-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182012
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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