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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $26,880
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $25,402
Floor mats 199 199  
Heated front seats 440    
Remote start 499 499  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
3.6L V6     1,595
Floor mats 126 126  
Heated front seats 392    
Remote start 280 280  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 1,138 698 2,645
Options (change) 798 406 2,196
Destination 760 760 670
Total Price $34,493 $37,293 $30,195
Total Invoice $30,894 $33,418 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year201120112009
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,493$37,293$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,493$34,793$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$30,894$33,418$28,268
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,894$31,178$28,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112009
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
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 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$5,175$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,240-257

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length197.6 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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