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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $27,095
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $25,605
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Sunroof       800
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 170 170 170 800
Options (change) 104 104 104 664
Destination 975 975 975 650
Total Price $38,970 $41,345 $42,515 $28,545
Total Invoice $36,257 $38,465 $39,553 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,798
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,970$41,345$42,515$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,430-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$36,915$39,785$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$36,257$38,465$39,553$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,540-4,121-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,717$34,344$37,013$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,105$7,805$6,105$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,430$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,540-4,121-2,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length184.3 in191.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,584 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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