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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: $22,302

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,815

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimSXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,420 $18,860 $27,165
Base Invoice $15,023 $17,256 $25,806
Power Package 635 635  
Stability control 250    
Floor mats 199 199  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,490  
Cruise control 250    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Alloy wheels 410    
Sunroof 890 890 850
Remote start 529 529  
Temporary spare tire     100
Power Package 508 508  
Stability control 215    
Floor mats 130 130  
Leather seating surfaces 1,240 1,192  
Cruise control 200    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Alloy wheels 328    
Sunroof 712 712 748
Remote start 380 380  
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 5,162 4,192 950
Options (change) 4,072 3,281 836
Destination 720 720 760
Total Price $22,302 $23,772 $28,875
Total Invoice $19,815 $21,257 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,474
Model Year200920092011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimSXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4158hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,302$23,772$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,302$23,422$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$19,815$21,257$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-313-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,815$20,944$24,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimSXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$470$820$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-313-3,113

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in191.8 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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