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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelESMalibu Classic
Trim350LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $20,320
Base Invoice $36,438 $19,304
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319 175
Remote start 499 190
Heated front seats 640  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Premium Package 730  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Bodyside moldings 131  
Rear spoiler 209 145
Remote start 310 158
Heated front seats 589  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Premium Package 672  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,687 2,410
Options (change) 2,187 2,001
Destination 975 650
Total Price $42,562 $23,380
Total Invoice $39,600 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,267
Model Year20172008
ModelESMalibu Classic
Trim350LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,562$23,380
Adjustments for Features-7,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,632$23,380
Total Invoice$39,600$21,955
Adjustments for Features-7,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,222$21,955

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelESMalibu Classic
Trim350LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation app$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,905$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelESMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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