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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelESMalibu
Trim350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,253 $29,736
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380  
Navigation system 2,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378  
Navigation system 2,230  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 11,130 4,460
Options (change) 9,088 4,058
Destination 765 875
Total Price $46,015 $36,310
Total Invoice $40,106 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,931
Model Year20082018
ModelESMalibu
Trim350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$46,015$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,015$34,745
Total Invoice$40,106$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,106$33,175

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelESMalibu
Trim350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,494

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelESMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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