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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,720

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,939

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimXLSLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,625 $34,665 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,829 $30,504 $26,857
Stability control 650 650  
Power passenger seat (8-way) 740 300  
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Navigation system 2,940 2,000 495
Remote start 499 499  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Cargo mat     80
Stability control 520 520  
Power passenger seat (8-way) 592 240  
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Navigation system 2,405 1,700 450
Remote start 356 356  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 5,625 4,245 2,425
Options (change) 4,468 3,411 2,207
Destination 720 720 875
Total Price $37,970 $39,630 $31,720
Total Invoice $33,017 $34,635 $29,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year200820082016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimXLSLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,970$39,630$31,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,970$37,855$30,270
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$33,017$34,635$29,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,017$33,084$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820082016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimXLSLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,050$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-1,369

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelAvalonMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length197.2 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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