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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: $23,622

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,182

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,960 $26,880
Base Invoice $17,347 $25,402
Leather seating surfaces 1,490  
Power Package 635  
Floor mats 199  
Satellite radio 449  
Sunroof 890 800
Cargo net 49  
CD changer, in-dash 200  
3.6L V6   1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,192  
Power Package 508  
Floor mats 130  
Satellite radio 359  
Sunroof 712 664
Cargo net 34  
CD changer, in-dash 150  
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 3,912 2,395
Options (change) 3,085 1,988
Destination 750 670
Total Price $23,622 $29,945
Total Invoice $21,182 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year20102009
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,622$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,622$26,890
Total Invoice$21,182$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,182$25,197

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$670$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
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 Weight2,877 lb.3,680 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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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