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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: $33,125

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,769

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,835 $30,920
Base Invoice $32,252 $29,683
Floor mats 199  
Navigation system 1,450  
Remote start 499  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Cargo net   60
Floor mats 126  
Navigation system 1,291  
Remote start 280  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 2,148 1,330
Options (change) 1,697 1,211
Destination 760 875
Total Price $38,743 $33,125
Total Invoice $34,709 $31,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,832
Model Year20112016
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$38,743$33,125
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,623$33,125
Total Invoice$34,709$31,769
Adjustments for Features-1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,601$31,769

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length197.6 in193.8 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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