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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: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelESMalibu
Trim350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,175 $30,975
Base Invoice $31,892 $29,736
Navigation system 2,465  
Heated front seats 640  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation system 2,085  
Heated front seats 512  
Adaptive cruise control 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,920 4,460
Options (change) 4,849 4,058
Destination 875 875
Total Price $41,970 $36,310
Total Invoice $37,616 $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: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,871
Model Year20102017
ModelESMalibu
Trim350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$41,970$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,970$34,295
Total Invoice$37,616$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,616$32,745

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102017
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
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,230$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,924

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102017
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.13.0 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
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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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