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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: $32,120

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $26,857
Power passenger seat (8-way) 1,020    
Floor mats 199 199  
Navigation system 2,350 1,450 495
Remote start 499 499  
Rear spoiler 349 349 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Cargo mat     80
Power passenger seat (8-way) 907    
Floor mats 126 126  
Navigation system 2,092 1,291 450
Remote start 280 280  
Rear spoiler 219 219 364
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 4,417 2,497 2,825
Options (change) 3,624 1,916 2,571
Destination 760 760 875
Total Price $38,372 $39,692 $32,120
Total Invoice $34,260 $35,468 $30,303

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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: $6,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,312
Model Year201220122016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
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)660, 12660, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,372$39,692$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,372$37,892$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$480$0$0
Total Invoice$34,260$35,468$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,608-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,260$33,860$29,548
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201220122016
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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$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$2,500$4,300$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,608-755

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelAvalonMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length197.6 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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

Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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