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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: $20,533

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,830

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSLELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $20,320
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $19,304
Premium Package 570 860  
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Remote start 529 529 190
Premium Interior Package   505  
Front Seating Package     450
Rear spoiler     175
Sunroof     800
Premium Package 507 765  
Floor mats 127 127  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Remote start 380 380 158
Premium Interior Package   449  
Front Seating Package     374
Rear spoiler     145
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,508 2,303 1,615
Options (change) 1,139 1,846 1,341
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $20,533 $21,278 $22,585
Total Invoice $18,830 $19,462 $21,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year201320132008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSLELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,533$21,278$22,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,533$19,928$22,235
Cost Above Minimum$605$0$0
Total Invoice$18,830$19,462$21,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,830$18,227$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$603$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201320132008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSLELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,200$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,235-330

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20132008
ModelCorollaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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