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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $11,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $38,100 $41,950 $23,895
Base Invoice $32,986 $34,291 $37,756 $22,581
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 379    
Driver Convenience Package       325
Sunroof       800
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250    
Driver Convenience Package       270
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 604 604 225 1,125
Options (change) 390 390 140 934
Destination 835 835 835 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $38,089 $39,539 $43,010 $24,370
Total Invoice $34,211 $35,516 $38,731 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,780
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG40/39 MPG40/39 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9785, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,089$39,539$43,010$24,370
Adjustments for Features-3,970-5,170-7,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,119$34,369$35,065$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$946$0
Total Invoice$34,211$35,516$38,731$22,865
Adjustments for Features-3,566-4,644-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,645$30,872$31,576$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$931$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid XLE PlusHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
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 
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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50   
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
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 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,090$9,865$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$5,170$7,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,566-4,644-7,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length195.3 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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