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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimXLSLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $25,605
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Power passenger seat (8-way) 740 300  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 499 499  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Power passenger seat (8-way) 592 240  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 356 356  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,035 1,595 1,050
Options (change) 1,543 1,191 872
Destination 720 720 650
Total Price $34,900 $37,500 $28,795
Total Invoice $30,870 $33,223 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,955
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimXLSLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,900$37,500$28,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$35,625$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$30,870$33,223$27,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,661-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,870$31,562$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$692$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
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 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,250$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,661-212

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length197.2 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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