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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $28,600
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $27,027
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Options (change) 105 105 105 0
Options (change) 65 65 65 0
Destination 975 975 975 760
Total Price $38,905 $41,280 $42,450 $29,360
Total Invoice $36,218 $38,426 $39,514 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,750
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,905$41,280$42,450$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,580-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$36,700$39,570$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$36,218$38,426$39,514$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,681-4,263-2,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,537$34,163$36,833$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172012
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 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
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 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,980$7,680$5,980$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,580$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,681-4,263-2,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
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.3,416 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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