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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: $20,720

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,026

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 65 65 65
Remote start 529 529     325
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890      
Panoramic sunroof     1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package     895    
Cargo mat     80   80
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Premium Package 1,914        
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 59 59 59
Remote start 380 380     296
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793      
Panoramic sunroof     1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package     814    
Cargo mat     73   73
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Options (change) 2,930 2,190 2,190 2,335 470
Options (change) 2,456 1,797 1,993 2,125 428
Destination 760 760 875 875 875
Total Price $21,290 $20,720 $28,190 $34,185 $29,220
Total Invoice $19,500 $19,026 $26,988 $32,736 $28,063

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,694
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$21,290$20,720$28,190$34,185$29,220
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,585-7,760-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,640$20,720$23,605$26,425$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$2,820$2,680
Total Invoice$19,500$19,026$26,988$32,736$28,063
Adjustments for Features-5950-4,389-7,431-2,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,905$19,026$22,599$25,305$25,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$121$0$2,706$2,645

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,370$1,720$6,305$9,480$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,585$7,760$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950-4,389-7,431-2,819

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length178.7 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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