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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,044

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,965 $30,975
Base Invoice $29,888 $29,736
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Navigation system 1,900  
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Remote start 499  
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Cargo net   65
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Navigation system 1,625  
Stability control 520  
Satellite radio 359  
Remote start 356  
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 4,445 4,525
Options (change) 3,576 4,117
Destination 580 875
Total Price $38,990 $36,375
Total Invoice $34,044 $34,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,140
Model Year20062018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$38,990$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,990$32,370
Total Invoice$34,044$34,728
Adjustments for Features0-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,044$30,904

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,824

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length197.2 in193.8 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%

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