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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: $25,121

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $4,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,396

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,256 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Power Package 635      
Satellite radio 449      
Floor mats 199      
Cargo net 49      
Sunroof 890 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,300 1,120 795 795
Remote start 529      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Power Package 508      
Satellite radio 359      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 34      
Sunroof 712 880 880  
Navigation system 1,105 986 700 700
Remote start 380      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 5,541 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 4,420 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 720 810 810 810
Total Price $25,121 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $22,396 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,121$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-4,740-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,121$26,085$25,325$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$22,396$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-4,211-4,481-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,396$24,743$23,940$24,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$803$0$971

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$735$5,175$5,475$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$4,740$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,211-4,481-4,130

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested46521%
Total Not Requested175079%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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