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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: $30,018

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,881

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuSolara
Trim2LTLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $26,405
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $23,764
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795 1,350
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Stability control     650
Side curtain airbags     400
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 700 700 1,163
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Stability control     559
Side curtain airbags     344
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 6,075 4,480 3,033
Options (change) 5,475 4,095 2,537
Destination 810 810 580
Total Price $31,775 $32,655 $30,018
Total Invoice $30,054 $30,764 $26,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $279
Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuSolara
Trim2LTLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine259hp I4259hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$31,775$32,655$30,018
Adjustments for Features-3,060-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$30,045$30,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0
Total Invoice$30,054$30,764$26,881
Adjustments for Features-2,894-2,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,160$28,305$26,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuSolara
Trim2LTLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,950$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,894-2,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length191.5 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested29028%
Total Not Requested75072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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