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Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $472

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,775

Toyota Corolla SE   
Difference: $22

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,495 $21,985 $22,730 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,976 $20,357 $21,047 $19,304
Premium Package 1,535      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349 349  
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209  
Floor mats 224 224 224  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Premium Package 1,366      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274 274  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125  
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 2,317 782 782 2,220
Options (change) 1,904 538 538 1,843
Destination 895 895 895 650
Total Price $23,707 $23,662 $24,407 $23,190
Total Invoice $21,775 $21,790 $22,480 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,464
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,707$23,662$24,407$23,190
Adjustments for Features-4,790-4,840-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,917$18,822$19,067$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$95$0$245$0
Total Invoice$21,775$21,790$22,480$21,797
Adjustments for Features-4,400-4,457-4,9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$17,333$17,562$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$42$0$229$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$7,140$7,640$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$4,840$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,400-4,457-4,9180

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelCorollaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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