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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $27,165
Base Invoice $37,171 $25,806
Floor mats 228  
Remote start 499  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Floor mats 138  
Remote start 310  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 727 2,545
Options (change) 448 2,240
Destination 895 760
Total Price $42,922 $30,470
Total Invoice $38,514 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,337
Model Year20182011
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$42,922$30,470
Adjustments for Features-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,822$30,470
Total Invoice$38,514$28,806
Adjustments for Features-6,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,143$28,806

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelAvalonMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,450$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,461 lb.3,645 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 LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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