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Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,802

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,641

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,880 $17,865 $23,065
Base Invoice $16,179 $16,883 $21,797
Power Package 605    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Cargo net 49    
CD changer, in-dash 200 300 300
Floor mats 88    
2LT Equipment Group   2,200  
Side curtain airbags   690  
Rear spoiler   175  
Sunroof   800 800
Power Package 484    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Cargo net 34    
CD changer, in-dash 150 249 249
Floor mats 55    
2LT Equipment Group   2,035  
Side curtain airbags   573  
Rear spoiler   145  
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 2,342 4,165 1,100
Options (change) 1,882 3,666 913
Destination 580 625 625
Total Price $20,802 $22,655 $24,790
Total Invoice $18,641 $21,174 $23,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year200620062006
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4201hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$20,802$22,655$24,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,802$21,040$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$0
Total Invoice$18,641$21,174$23,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,509-3,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,641$19,665$19,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062006
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$920$2,535$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509-3,982

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in188.3 in
Width66.9 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested162587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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