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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: $25,220

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,455

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,256 $24,443 $26,762
Floor mats 199    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power Package 635    
All-weather floor mats 99 140 140
Remote start 529    
Cargo net 49    
Satellite radio 449    
Sunroof 890 1,000  
Navigation system 1,300 495 495
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Floor mats 130    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power Package 508    
All-weather floor mats 59 123 123
Remote start 380    
Cargo net 34    
Satellite radio 359    
Sunroof 712 880  
Navigation system 1,105 436 436
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Cargo mat   70 70
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 5,640 4,490 2,965
Options (change) 4,479 3,951 2,609
Destination 720 825 825
Total Price $25,220 $30,910 $32,110
Total Invoice $22,455 $29,219 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,198
Model Year200920152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,220$30,910$32,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$26,080$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,455$29,219$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-4,566-4,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,455$24,653$25,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$954

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920152015
ModelCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$345$5,175$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,566-4,589

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
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 2LT

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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