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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,299 $25,607
Heated front seats 640  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Heated front seats 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 180  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 850 2,545
Options (change) 730 2,240
Destination 875 720
Total Price $38,450 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,904 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,689
Model Year20112010
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,450$30,220
Adjustments for Features-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$30,220
Total Invoice$34,904$28,567
Adjustments for Features-1,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,256$28,567

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,580$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
ModelESMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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