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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $25,607
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Cargo mat     73  
Temporary spare tire       100
Sunroof       850
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Cargo mat     44  
Temporary spare tire       88
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 210 210 73 950
Options (change) 192 192 44 836
Destination 910 910 910 720
Total Price $37,220 $40,735 $64,583 $28,625
Total Invoice $34,675 $37,943 $60,102 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$37,220$40,735$64,583$28,625
Adjustments for Features-965-1,165-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$39,570$61,628$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,373$0
Total Invoice$34,675$37,943$60,102$27,163
Adjustments for Features-899-1,085-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$36,858$57,352$27,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,576$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass$0$0 $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$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,930$5,130$6,920$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,165$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-899-1,085-2,7500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142010
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length183.7 in191.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.1 ft3

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