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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: $20,878

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 200 200      
Bodyside moldings 209 209      
Remote start 529 529      
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890 850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package     675    
Premium Package 1,914        
Floor mats 127 127      
Bodyside moldings 125 125      
Remote start 380 380      
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793 748 911  
Power Convenience Package     594    
Options (change) 3,088 2,348 1,525 1,035 0
Options (change) 2,546 1,887 1,342 911 0
Destination 760 760 760 760 760
Total Price $21,448 $20,878 $25,755 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $19,590 $19,116 $24,398 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,448$20,878$25,755$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,035-3,355-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,798$20,878$23,720$24,740$25,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$1,020$1,335
Total Invoice$19,590$19,116$24,398$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features-5940-1,928-3,183-4,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,996$19,116$22,470$23,473$23,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0$1,003$1,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Total Value of Features$1,635$985$3,020$4,340$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,035$3,355$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-1,928-3,183-4,074

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
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 LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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