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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $123

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,718

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuSolara
TrimLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,095 $26,405
Base Invoice $25,605 $23,764
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats   184
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof 664  
Floor mats   112
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 800 1,683
Options (change) 664 1,374
Destination 650 580
Total Price $28,545 $28,668
Total Invoice $26,919 $25,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $234
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuSolara
TrimLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6225hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,545$28,668
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,520$28,668
Total Invoice$26,919$25,718
Adjustments for Features-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,952$25,718

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuSolara
TrimLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in107.1 in
Length191.8 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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