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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: $36,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,214

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $30,975
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $29,736
Luxury Package 5,320 4,880 4,425  
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 395
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Cargo net 65 65 65 65
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Luxury Package 4,893 4,491 4,072  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 359
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Cargo net 39 39 39 59
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Options (change) 7,760 7,320 6,865 5,060
Options (change) 6,946 6,544 6,125 4,603
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $46,560 $48,495 $49,210 $36,910
Total Invoice $43,099 $44,905 $45,574 $35,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,422
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,560$48,495$49,210$36,910
Adjustments for Features-500-2,000-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,060$46,495$48,710$36,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,650$0
Total Invoice$43,099$44,905$45,574$35,214
Adjustments for Features-463-1,852-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,636$43,053$45,111$35,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,475$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISMalibu
Trim200t300350Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Following distance indicator   $25
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$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 external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,155$7,655$6,155$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$2,000$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-463-1,852-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelISMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.4 in
Length184.3 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested260069%
Total Not Requested117531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested240067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested260069%
Total Not Requested117531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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