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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: $20,884

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,132

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $20,020 $25,605
Premium Package 570 860    
Floor mats 200 200    
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Bodyside moldings 209 209 150  
Cargo net 51 51    
Remote start 529 529    
Premium Mat Package     185  
Power Convenience Package     515  
Sunroof     800 800
Premium Package 507 765    
Floor mats 127 127    
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125  
Cargo net 35 35    
Remote start 380 380    
Premium Mat Package     154  
Power Convenience Package     427  
Sunroof     664 664
Options (change) 1,859 2,354 1,650 800
Options (change) 1,441 1,881 1,370 664
Destination 795 795 650 650
Total Price $20,884 $21,329 $23,485 $28,545
Total Invoice $19,132 $19,497 $22,040 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,284
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,884$21,329$23,485$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,250-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,884$20,329$22,235$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$2,005
Total Invoice$19,132$19,497$22,040$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-914-1,173-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,132$18,583$20,867$22,859
Cost Above Minimum$549$0$0$1,992

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $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 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $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
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
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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 recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$2,620$2,870$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,250$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-914-1,173-4,060

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

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