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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: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $453

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,298

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSE50th Anniversary EditionXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $21,900 $21,825 $22,680 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,930 $20,278 $20,208 $21,000 $19,304
Premium Package 1,535        
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 209  
Floor mats 129   129 129  
Sunroof   850     800
Front Seating Package         450
Rear spoiler         175
Satellite radio         200
Premium Package 1,366        
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Floor mats 80   80 80  
Sunroof   757     664
Front Seating Package         374
Rear spoiler         145
Satellite radio         166
Options (change) 1,873 1,059 338 338 1,625
Options (change) 1,571 882 205 205 1,349
Destination 885 885 885 885 650
Total Price $23,203 $23,844 $23,048 $23,903 $22,595
Total Invoice $21,386 $22,045 $21,298 $22,090 $21,303

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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: $4,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,380
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSE50th Anniversary EditionXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,203$23,844$23,048$23,903$22,595
Adjustments for Features-4,835-4,835-4,735-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,368$19,009$18,313$18,518$22,595
Cost Above Minimum$55$696$0$205$0
Total Invoice$21,386$22,045$21,298$22,090$21,303
Adjustments for Features-4,456-4,470-4,375-4,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,930$17,575$16,923$17,113$21,303
Cost Above Minimum$7$652$0$190$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSE50th Anniversary EditionXLEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,110$7,110$7,010$7,660$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$4,835$4,735$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,456-4,470-4,375-4,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
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%

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