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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $27,027
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Options (change) 73 73 73 0
Options (change) 44 44 44 0
Destination 875 875 825 760
Total Price $33,093 $38,543 $59,358 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,848 $34,752 $53,481 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,293
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,093$38,543$59,358$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,550-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,093$37,593$55,808$29,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,715$0
Total Invoice$29,848$34,752$53,481$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-857-3,199-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,848$33,895$50,282$27,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,047$20,434$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $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 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
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 driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,680$3,630$6,230$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,550$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-857-3,199-232

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
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.3,416 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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