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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $27,365
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $25,859
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Navigation system 1,927 1,927 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 2,085 2,085 4,090
Options (change) 1,927 1,927 3,600
Destination 910 910 810
Total Price $39,095 $42,610 $32,265
Total Invoice $36,410 $39,678 $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: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,558
Model Year201420142013
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,095$42,610$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,095$42,410$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$36,410$39,678$30,269
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,410$39,492$28,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142013
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,380$2,580$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,417

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.8 in
Length183.7 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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