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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSMalibu
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $26,955
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $25,607
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Temporary spare tire       100
Sunroof       850
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168    
Temporary spare tire       88
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 1,665 1,665 1,455 950
Options (change) 1,358 1,358 1,190 836
Destination 765 765 765 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $46,980 $55,450 $56,720 $28,625
Total Invoice $41,326 $48,250 $49,759 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,762
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSMalibu
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$46,980$55,450$56,720$28,625
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,580-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$50,870$51,465$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,215$0
Total Invoice$41,326$48,250$49,759$27,163
Adjustments for Features-2,401-3,985-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,925$44,265$45,149$27,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$6,224$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelGSGSGSMalibu
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,730$7,580$8,255$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,580$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,401-3,985-4,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelGSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length190.0 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.1 ft3

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