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Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $41,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $36,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $30,975
Base Invoice $66,717 $29,736
Blind spot warning system 500  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Cargo net 65 65
Cargo mat 105  
All-weather floor mats 150 140
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Heated steering wheel 150  
All Weather Package 100  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Blind spot warning system 460  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Comfort Package 1,611  
Cargo net 39 59
Cargo mat 65  
All-weather floor mats 95 127
Auto-dimming headlights 231  
Heated steering wheel 140  
All Weather Package 92  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 4,570 4,665
Options (change) 4,113 4,244
Destination 975 875
Total Price $78,065 $36,515
Total Invoice $71,805 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,846
Model Year20172018
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$78,065$36,515
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,865$36,515
Total Invoice$71,805$34,855
Adjustments for Features-1,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,701$34,855

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,205$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelLSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.4 in
Length200.0 in193.8 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,234 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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