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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris iA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris iA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,845

Toyota Yaris iA   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,208

Toyota Yaris iA   
Difference: $6,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris iA
TrimLSLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $15,950
Base Invoice $21,115 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $15,313
LS Uplevel Package 500        
LS Uplevel Package 440        
Options (change) 500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 440 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 760 760 895
Total Price $23,370 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360 $16,845
Total Invoice $22,315 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787 $16,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris iA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris iA
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,746
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris iA
TrimLSLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4106hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18185/60-16
Total Price$23,370$24,230$27,060$29,360$16,845
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,875-3,705-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$22,355$23,355$23,765$16,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$1,410$1,820$0
Total Invoice$22,315$23,056$25,745$27,787$16,208
Adjustments for Features-1,361-1,784-3,525-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,954$21,272$22,220$22,492$16,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$1,266$1,538$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris iA

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris iA
TrimLSLT2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Remote start  $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Total Value of Features$2,820$3,270$5,100$6,990$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,875$3,705$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,361-1,784-3,525-5,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris iA

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuYaris iA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in171.7 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in48.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LS

LS Uplevel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Floor mats75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

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