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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $28,320
Base Invoice $34,068 $26,762
Navigation Package 2,625  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Luxury Package 1,370  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Remote start 499  
Cargo mat 105 80
Rear spoiler 319 400
Lane departure warning 965  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Cargo net 64  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation Package 2,423  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 303  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Remote start 310  
Cargo mat 65 70
Rear spoiler 209 352
Lane departure warning 889  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Cargo net 38  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 8,157 6,325
Options (change) 7,226 5,706
Destination 895 825
Total Price $45,422 $35,470
Total Invoice $42,189 $33,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year20132015
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$45,422$35,470
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,842$35,470
Total Invoice$42,189$33,293
Adjustments for Features-1,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,721$33,293

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelESMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$4,730$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelESMalibu
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.3,635 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 system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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