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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,095

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Model Year2017201720172006
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $23,065
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $21,797
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Satellite radio       325
Sunroof       800
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Satellite radio       270
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 454 454 454 1,125
Options (change) 298 298 298 934
Destination 975 975 975 625
Total Price $39,254 $41,629 $42,799 $24,815
Total Invoice $36,451 $38,659 $39,747 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,399
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,254$41,629$42,799$24,815
Adjustments for Features-3,980-5,680-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,274$35,949$38,819$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$36,451$38,659$39,747$23,356
Adjustments for Features-3,696-5,275-3,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$33,384$36,051$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,030$8,730$7,030$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$5,680$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,696-5,275-3,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length184.3 in188.3 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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