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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: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $27,365
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $25,859
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 795
Lane departure warning 450 450  
Luxury Package 3,535 3,535  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 700
Lane departure warning 412 412  
Luxury Package 3,251 3,251  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 5,840 5,840 4,090
Options (change) 5,379 5,379 3,600
Destination 925 925 810
Total Price $43,315 $46,830 $32,265
Total Invoice $40,298 $43,565 $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: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,526
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISMalibu
Trim250350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$43,315$46,830$32,265
Adjustments for Features-1,615-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,700$45,015$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$40,298$43,565$30,269
Adjustments for Features-1,503-1,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,795$41,877$30,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152013
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,005$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,503-1,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested185058%

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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested185058%

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 system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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