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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,570

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $27,790
Base Invoice $32,792 $26,262
Navigation system 1,450 795
Remote start 499  
Floor mats 199  
2.0L I4   2,160
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system 1,291 700
Remote start 280  
Floor mats 126  
2.0L I4   2,041
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 2,148 6,195
Options (change) 1,697 5,592
Destination 760 825
Total Price $39,343 $34,810
Total Invoice $35,249 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,931
Model Year20122014
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$39,343$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,343$34,425
Total Invoice$35,249$32,679
Adjustments for Features0-361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,249$32,318

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-361

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length197.6 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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