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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,310

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,596

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $6,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris
TrimLT2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $16,400
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $15,743
Floor mats       150
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 0 0 0 150
Options (change) 0 0 0 93
Destination 760 760 760 760
Total Price $24,230 $27,060 $29,360 $17,310
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,745 $27,787 $16,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,199
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris
TrimLT2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4106hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18195/50-16
Total Price$24,230$27,060$29,360$17,310
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3,155-5,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,905$23,905$24,315$17,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$1,410$0
Total Invoice$23,056$25,745$27,787$16,596
Adjustments for Features-1,261-3,002-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,795$22,743$23,012$16,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$1,217$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuYaris
TrimLT2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights  $125$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
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Total Value of Features$3,170$5,000$6,890$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$3,155$5,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,261-3,002-4,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuYaris
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in98.8 in
Length191.8 in153.5 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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