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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $24,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSGSMalibu Classic
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,310 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940 $20,320
Base Invoice $43,068 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064 $19,304
Rear spoiler 395   395   395     175
Front Seating Package               450
Luxury and Convenience Package               595
Satellite radio               200
Sunroof               800
Rear spoiler 250   250   250     145
Front Seating Package               374
Luxury and Convenience Package               494
Satellite radio               166
Sunroof               664
Options (change) 395 0 395 0 395 0 0 2,220
Options (change) 250 0 250 0 250 0 0 1,843
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 975 650
Total Price $47,680 $54,955 $52,065 $55,785 $65,005 $69,655 $84,915 $23,190
Total Invoice $44,293 $51,102 $48,372 $51,907 $60,406 $64,799 $79,039 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,145
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSGSMalibu Classic
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$47,680$54,955$52,065$55,785$65,005$69,655$84,915$23,190
Adjustments for Features-8,990-12,665-9,790-13,265-11,905-13,355-13,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$42,290$42,275$42,520$53,100$56,300$71,375$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$3,585$3,830$14,410$17,610$32,685$0
Total Invoice$44,293$51,102$48,372$51,907$60,406$64,799$79,039$21,797
Adjustments for Features-8,351-11,777-9,096-12,343-11,063-12,424-12,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,942$39,325$39,276$39,564$49,343$52,375$66,436$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,383$3,334$3,622$13,401$16,433$30,494$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSGSMalibu Classic
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front      $150 
Obstacle detection, rear      $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0 
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75      
Fog lights       $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25  
LED headlights      $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100  
Carbon fiber trim      $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats       $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0     
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels       $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,565$15,240$12,365$15,840$14,480$15,930$16,115$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,990$12,665$9,790$13,265$11,905$13,355$13,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,351-11,777-9,096-12,343-11,063-12,424-12,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelGSMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.1 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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