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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,265 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||||
| Difference: $3,503 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||||
| Difference: $1,411 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Malibu |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,155 | $36,605 | $56,610 | $27,365 |
| Base Invoice | $27,727 | $32,578 | $50,382 | $25,859 |
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,570 | 795 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | 875 | ||
| iPod integration | 299 | 299 | 299 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |||
| Forward collision warning | 395 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,166 | 700 |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | ||
| iPod integration | 239 | 239 | 239 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,672 | |||
| Premium Package | 880 | |||
| Forward collision warning | 348 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,788 | 3,788 | 2,933 | 4,090 |
| Options (change) | 3,128 | 3,128 | 2,444 | 3,600 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 810 |
| Total Price | $35,768 | $41,218 | $60,368 | $32,265 |
| Total Invoice | $31,680 | $36,531 | $53,651 | $30,269 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,023 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,775 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Malibu |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 197hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $35,768 | $41,218 | $60,368 | $32,265 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -2,900 | -2,520 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,768 | $40,268 | $57,468 | $29,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $21,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,680 | $36,531 | $53,651 | $30,269 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -842 | -2,577 | -2,364 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,680 | $35,689 | $51,074 | $27,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,009 | $19,394 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Malibu |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,830 | $2,780 | $4,730 | $4,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $2,900 | $2,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -842 | -2,577 | -2,364 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | IS | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Forward collision alert | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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