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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: $2,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,475 $25,925 $20,320
Premium Package 1,535    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Floor mats 224 224  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
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  
Floor mats 139 139  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,317 782 2,220
Options (change) 1,904 538 1,843
Destination 1,025 1,025 650
Total Price $25,817 $27,732 $23,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,535
Model Year202120212008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-10CVT-10T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/40 MPG31/40 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,817$27,732$23,190
Adjustments for Features-4,790-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,027$22,392$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year202120212008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu Classic
TrimSEXSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,290$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-543-3010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20212008
ModelCorollaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 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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