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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: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $4,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuSolara
TrimLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,365 $27,155
Base Invoice $25,859 $24,438
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795 1,300
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700 1,115
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Options (change) 5,875 3,098
Options (change) 5,323 2,557
Destination 810 720
Total Price $34,050 $30,973
Total Invoice $31,992 $27,715

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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: $58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,331
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuSolara
TrimLTZSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine259hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$34,050$30,973
Adjustments for Features-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$30,973
Total Invoice$31,992$27,715
Adjustments for Features-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,046$27,715

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132008
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,975$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Solara specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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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