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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: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $656

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $17,865 $23,065 $22,865
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $16,883 $21,797 $21,608
Premium Package 2,150        
Remote start 529 529      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51      
Bodyside moldings 209 209      
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890 800 800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)     465    
Side curtain airbags     690    
1LT Equipment Group     640    
Rear spoiler     175    
Satellite radio     325 325 325
Premium Package 1,914        
Remote start 380 380      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35      
Bodyside moldings 125 125      
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793 664 664 664
Antilock brakes (ABS)     386    
Side curtain airbags     573    
1LT Equipment Group     592    
Rear spoiler     145    
Satellite radio     270 270 270
Options (change) 3,139 2,399 3,095 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 2,581 1,922 2,630 934 934
Destination 760 760 625 625 625
Total Price $21,499 $20,929 $21,585 $24,815 $24,615
Total Invoice $19,625 $19,151 $20,138 $23,356 $23,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,499$20,929$21,585$24,815$24,615
Adjustments for Features-6500-400-3,015-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,849$20,929$21,185$21,800$22,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$615$1,705
Total Invoice$19,625$19,151$20,138$23,356$23,167
Adjustments for Features-5930-373-2,838-1,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,032$19,151$19,765$20,518$21,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$753$1,778

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,210$1,560$1,960$4,575$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$400$3,015$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-373-2,838-1,624

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
1LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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