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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: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $22,865
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $21,608
Rear spoiler 349 349  
Floor mats 199 199  
Remote start 499 499  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Rear spoiler 219 219  
Floor mats 126 126  
Remote start 280 280  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,047 1,047 1,425
Options (change) 625 625 1,183
Destination 760 760 625
Total Price $34,402 $37,642 $24,915
Total Invoice $30,721 $33,637 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,314
Model Year201120112006
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,402$37,642$24,915
Adjustments for Features-2,230-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,172$32,712$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$30,721$33,637$23,416
Adjustments for Features-1,991-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,730$29,232$23,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$502$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,890$7,590$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,991-4,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in188.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.4 ft3

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