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Lexus SC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $38,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $32,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSCMalibu
Trim430LTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $28,600
Base Invoice $60,880 $27,027
Cargo mat 73  
3.6L V6   1,600
Cargo mat 43  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 73 1,600
Options (change) 43 1,512
Destination 875 760
Total Price $69,353 $30,960
Total Invoice $61,798 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,299
Model Year20102012
ModelSCMalibu
Trim430LTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$69,353$30,960
Adjustments for Features-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,273$30,960
Total Invoice$61,798$29,299
Adjustments for Features-7,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,598$29,299

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelSCMalibu
Trim430LTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Power antenna$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$12,305$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelSCMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length178.5 in191.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height53.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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