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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: $36,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $29,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,214

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelISMalibu
TrimFPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $30,975
Base Invoice $57,009 $29,736
Navigation system 2,485  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo net 64 65
Cargo mat 73  
All-weather floor mats 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 2,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Cargo net 39 59
Cargo mat 44  
All-weather floor mats 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) 4,731 5,060
Options (change) 4,283 4,603
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,906 $36,910
Total Invoice $62,167 $35,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,122
Model Year20122018
ModelISMalibu
TrimFPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$66,906$36,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,906$35,685
Total Invoice$62,167$35,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,167$34,045

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelISMalibu
TrimFPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$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 
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
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,355$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
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.15.8 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 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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

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