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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: $21,242

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,005

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimSXRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,520 $18,960 $28,600
Base Invoice $15,115 $17,347 $27,027
Extra Value Package #3 355    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,490  
Floor mats 199 199  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529  
Sunroof 890 890  
Power Package   635  
Extra Value Package #3 319    
Leather seating surfaces 1,240 1,192  
Floor mats 130 130  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380  
Sunroof 712 712  
Power Package   508  
Options (change) 3,972 4,192 0
Options (change) 3,140 3,281 0
Destination 750 750 760
Total Price $21,242 $23,902 $29,360
Total Invoice $19,005 $21,378 $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: $5,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,914
Model Year201020102012
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$21,242$23,902$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,242$23,752$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0
Total Invoice$19,005$21,378$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-134-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,005$21,244$24,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,239$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102012
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
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$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$670$820$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-134-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
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

Extra Value Package #3
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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