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

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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $12,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $11,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelESMalibu Limited
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $28,420
Base Invoice $36,438 $26,857
Navigation Package 1,495  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Cargo mat 105 80
All-weather floor mats 80 140
Rear spoiler 319 400
Cargo net 65  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Navigation Package 1,384  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Cargo mat 65 73
All-weather floor mats 60 127
Rear spoiler 209 364
Cargo net 39  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 5,759 3,560
Options (change) 5,154 3,239
Destination 995 875
Total Price $45,654 $32,855
Total Invoice $42,587 $30,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,183
Model Year20182016
ModelESMalibu Limited
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$45,654$32,855
Adjustments for Features-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,974$32,855
Total Invoice$42,587$30,971
Adjustments for Features-3,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,154$30,971

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelESMalibu Limited
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,930$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelESMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length192.7 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested147551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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