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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: $36,905

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,873

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $29,736
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Premium Package Value Edition 240 240    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Cargo net 64 64 64 60
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 140
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Premium Package Value Edition 236 236    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Cargo net 39 39 39 55
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 4,951 4,951 4,731 5,055
Options (change) 4,069 4,069 3,849 4,599
Destination 875 875 825 875
Total Price $37,971 $43,421 $64,016 $36,905
Total Invoice $33,873 $38,777 $57,286 $35,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,599
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,971$43,421$64,016$36,905
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,750-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,971$42,471$61,266$32,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,295$0
Total Invoice$33,873$38,777$57,286$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-848-2,461-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,873$37,929$54,825$31,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,056$20,952$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,055$5,005$6,805$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,750$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-848-2,461-3,936

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102017
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.4 in
Length180.1 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

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