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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: $28,674

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $1,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,563

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuSolaraSolara
TrimLTZSport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,165 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $25,806 $22,300 $24,438
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 900  
3.6L V6 1,595    
Leather Package   1,440  
Stability control   650 650
Floor mats   184 184
Satellite radio     449
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 720  
3.6L V6 1,404    
Leather Package   1,152  
Stability control   559 559
Floor mats   112 112
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 2,545 3,174 1,283
Options (change) 2,240 2,543 1,030
Destination 760 720 720
Total Price $30,470 $28,674 $29,158
Total Invoice $28,806 $25,563 $26,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,837
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuSolaraSolara
TrimLTZSport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,470$28,674$29,158
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$28,674$28,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0
Total Invoice$28,806$25,563$26,188
Adjustments for Features-1,5130-732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,293$25,563$25,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$107$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuSolaraSolara
TrimLTZSport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,675$2,075$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5130-732

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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