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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: $20,661

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $9,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,527

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,880 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $16,179 $24,443 $26,762
Power Package 605    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Floor mats 88    
Cargo mat 59 80 80
Cargo net 49    
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Power Package 484    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Floor mats 55    
Cargo mat 36 70 70
Cargo net 34    
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 2,201 4,140 2,640
Options (change) 1,768 3,758 2,463
Destination 580 825 825
Total Price $20,661 $30,560 $31,785
Total Invoice $18,527 $29,026 $30,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,080
Model Year200620152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,661$30,560$31,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,661$24,855$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150
Total Invoice$18,527$29,026$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-5,419-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,527$23,607$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
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 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$445$6,150$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,419-6,410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width66.9 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft316.3 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 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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