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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: $34,540

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,902

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,800 $27,875
Base Invoice $38,520 $26,760
Floor mats 228  
Cargo net 49 65
All-weather floor mats 149 140
Remote start 499  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 395
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   60
Floor mats 138  
Cargo net 35 59
All-weather floor mats 85 127
Remote start 310  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 359
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 1,304 5,790
Options (change) 818 5,267
Destination 895 875
Total Price $44,999 $34,540
Total Invoice $40,233 $32,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,841
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,999$34,540
Adjustments for Features-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,214$34,540
Total Invoice$40,233$32,902
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,743$32,902

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,915$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length195.3 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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