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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,815

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Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISMalibu Limited
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $28,420
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $26,857
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735 495
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140  
Cargo mat 105 105 105 80
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 400
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       595
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604 450
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049  
Cargo mat 65 65 65 73
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 364
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Advanced Safety Package       541
Options (change) 4,144 3,704 4,144 3,560
Options (change) 3,633 3,228 3,633 3,239
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $42,944 $44,879 $46,489 $32,855
Total Invoice $39,786 $41,589 $43,082 $30,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,351
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISMalibu Limited
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$42,944$44,879$46,489$32,855
Adjustments for Features-1,580-3,080-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,364$41,799$44,909$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$39,786$41,589$43,082$30,971
Adjustments for Features-1,464-2,854-1,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,322$38,735$41,618$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$413$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISMalibu Limited
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,480$4,980$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$3,080$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,464-2,854-1,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelISMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.8 in
Length184.3 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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