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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: $33,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $35,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,507

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $30,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $28,320
Base Invoice $59,746 $26,762
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Cargo mat 95 80
All-weather floor mats 109 140
Cargo net 64  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Luxury Value Edition 878  
Cargo mat 57 70
All-weather floor mats 65 123
Cargo net 38  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 1,233 4,455
Options (change) 1,038 3,920
Destination 875 825
Total Price $69,238 $33,600
Total Invoice $61,659 $31,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,858
Model Year20112015
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8196hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$69,238$33,600
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,908$33,600
Total Invoice$61,659$31,507
Adjustments for Features-2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,365$31,507

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelLSMalibu
Trim460LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelLSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.8 in
Length198.0 in191.5 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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