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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: $2,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 200 200      
Remote start 529 529      
Cargo net 51 51      
Bodyside moldings 209 209 150    
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890 800 800 800
Premium Mat Package     185    
Premium Package 1,914        
Floor mats 127 127      
Remote start 380 380      
Cargo net 35 35      
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125    
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793 664 664 664
Premium Mat Package     154    
Options (change) 3,139 2,399 1,135 800 800
Options (change) 2,581 1,922 943 664 664
Destination 760 760 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $21,499 $20,929 $22,970 $28,545 $24,045
Total Invoice $19,625 $19,151 $21,613 $26,919 $22,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5A4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$21,499$20,929$22,970$28,545$24,045
Adjustments for Features-6500-925-4,455-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,849$20,929$22,045$24,090$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$2,045$780
Total Invoice$19,625$19,151$21,613$26,919$22,595
Adjustments for Features-5930-870-4,201-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,032$19,151$20,743$22,718$21,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$1,975$706

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800 $800
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 $150 
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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$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   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$1,500$2,425$5,955$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$925$4,455$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-870-4,201-1,146

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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.3,451 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 LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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