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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: $20,162

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,074

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Audio Value Package 200        
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Cargo mat 59 59      
Extra Value Package 1   900      
Sunroof     850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package     675    
Audio Value Package 180        
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Cargo mat 36 36      
Extra Value Package 1   810      
Sunroof     748 911  
Power Convenience Package     594    
Options (change) 3,887 4,197 1,525 1,035 0
Options (change) 3,283 3,601 1,342 911 0
Destination 660 660 760 760 760
Total Price $20,162 $20,307 $25,755 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $18,074 $18,242 $24,398 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,162$20,307$25,755$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,335-3,655-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,162$20,107$23,420$24,440$24,755
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$1,020$1,335
Total Invoice$18,074$18,242$24,398$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,212-3,468-4,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,074$18,062$22,186$23,188$23,429
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$1,002$1,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125  $125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,010$4,145$5,465$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,335$3,655$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-2,212-3,468-4,358

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width66.9 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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