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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,250 $28,600
Base Invoice $36,767 $27,027
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Display Audio Package 740  
Remote start 499  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo mat 105  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Display Audio Package 680  
Remote start 310  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo mat 65  
Options (change) 4,383 0
Options (change) 3,799 0
Destination 895 760
Total Price $44,528 $29,360
Total Invoice $41,461 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,898
Model Year20132012
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$44,528$29,360
Adjustments for Features-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,473$29,360
Total Invoice$41,461$27,787
Adjustments for Features-3,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,685$27,787

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$6,605$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7760

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelESMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length192.7 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Display Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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