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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: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $26,955
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $25,607
Sunroof 0 0 850
Cargo mat 69 69  
Sunroof 0 0 748
Cargo mat 41 41  
Options (change) 69 69 850
Options (change) 41 41 748
Destination 715 715 720
Total Price $31,039 $36,489 $28,525
Total Invoice $27,379 $32,176 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year200720072010
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,039$36,489$28,525
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,039$35,539$27,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$27,379$32,176$27,075
Adjustments for Features0-838-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,379$31,338$25,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,959$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072010
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,655$2,605$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.3 in
Length180.1 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.1 ft3

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