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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: $8,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $17,910 $17,990
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Cargo net 65 65 51 51
Cargo mat 80      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Floor mats     200 200
Premium Package     860  
Entune     1,170 1,170
Remote start     529 529
Sunroof       420
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Cargo net 59 59 35 35
Cargo mat 73      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Floor mats     127 127
Premium Package     765  
Entune     1,041 1,041
Remote start     380 380
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 2,190 2,335 2,810 2,370
Options (change) 1,993 2,125 2,348 1,956
Destination 925 925 760 760
Total Price $29,785 $36,630 $21,480 $21,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,613
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,785$36,630$21,480$21,120
Adjustments for Features-3,785-6,960-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$29,670$20,830$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,670$0$290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCorollaCorolla
TrimLTPremierLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$6,205$9,380$3,070$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$6,960$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-371-580-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length194.2 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,127 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 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
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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