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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: $21,329

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Premium Package 860        
Entune 1,170 1,170      
Remote start 529 529      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51      
Bodyside moldings 209 209      
Sunroof   420 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Advanced Safety Package     890    
Leather Package     1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,175 1,900
Premium Package 765        
Entune 1,041 1,041      
Remote start 380 380      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35      
Bodyside moldings 125 125      
Sunroof   373 880 880  
Navigation system     986 700 700
Advanced Safety Package     783    
Leather Package     880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,034 1,672
Options (change) 3,019 2,579 5,185 2,970 2,695
Options (change) 2,473 2,081 4,563 2,614 2,372
Destination 760 760 825 825 825
Total Price $21,689 $21,329 $31,955 $29,110 $31,310
Total Invoice $19,803 $19,515 $30,165 $27,615 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$21,689$21,329$31,955$29,110$31,310
Adjustments for Features-6500-6,515-4,190-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,039$21,329$25,440$24,920$25,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$520$0$600
Total Invoice$19,803$19,515$30,165$27,615$29,459
Adjustments for Features-5930-6,150-3,975-5,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,210$19,515$24,015$23,640$24,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$375$0$371

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLESECO2LTLTZ
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
Universal garage door opener  $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   
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,285$635$7,150$4,825$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$6,515$4,190$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-6,150-3,975-5,448

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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