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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: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $18,860
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Cargo net 65 65 49
All-weather floor mats 140 140 99
Cargo mat 60    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Floor mats     199
Leather seating surfaces     1,490
Power Package     635
Satellite radio     449
Remote start     529
Sunroof     890
Navigation system     1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Cargo net 59 59 34
All-weather floor mats 127 127 59
Cargo mat 55    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Floor mats     130
Leather seating surfaces     1,192
Power Package     508
Satellite radio     359
Remote start     380
Sunroof     712
Navigation system     1,105
Options (change) 2,310 2,475 5,640
Options (change) 2,102 2,252 4,479
Destination 995 995 720
Total Price $30,105 $36,970 $25,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,705
Model Year202120212009
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$30,105$36,970$25,220
Adjustments for Features-2,485-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,620$31,310$25,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,690$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year202120212009
ModelMalibuMalibuCorolla
TrimLTPremierXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
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 
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $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
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $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$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,080$9,255$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-4970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20212009
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 wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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

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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