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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,140 $36,080 $39,120 $22,865
Base Invoice $30,726 $32,473 $35,261 $21,608
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Remote start 499 499 499  
Alarm 299 299 299  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Satellite radio       325
Sunroof       800
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Remote start 310 310 310  
Alarm 180 180 180  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Satellite radio       270
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 1,072 1,072 1,072 1,820
Options (change) 662 662 662 1,511
Destination 825 825 825 625
Total Price $36,037 $37,977 $41,017 $25,310
Total Invoice $32,213 $33,960 $36,748 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,247
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,037$37,977$41,017$25,310
Adjustments for Features-3,605-4,905-7,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,432$33,072$33,937$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$640$1,505$0
Total Invoice$32,213$33,960$36,748$23,744
Adjustments for Features-3,222-4,386-6,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,991$29,574$30,405$23,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$583$1,414$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,465$9,640$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$4,905$7,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,222-4,386-6,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length195.2 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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