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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelISMalibuMalibu
Trim3502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $31,186 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 2,550 795 795
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Navigation system 2,168 700 700
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 2,550 6,075 4,480
Options (change) 2,168 5,475 4,095
Destination 590 810 810
Total Price $38,580 $31,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $33,944 $30,054 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,413
Model Year200620132013
ModelISMalibuMalibu
Trim3502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,580$31,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$30,165$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,330
Total Invoice$33,944$30,054$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-1,523-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,944$28,531$29,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620132013
ModelISMalibuMalibu
Trim3502LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,840$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,523-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.8 in
Length180.1 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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