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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: $20,833

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,097

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $24,115 $25,806
Premium Package 570 860    
Floor mats 200 200    
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Bodyside moldings 209 209 150  
Remote start 529 529    
Premium Mat Package     185  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 507 765    
Floor mats 127 127    
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 132  
Remote start 380 380    
Premium Mat Package     163  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 1,808 2,303 1,285 950
Options (change) 1,406 1,846 1,131 836
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $20,833 $21,278 $27,430 $28,875
Total Invoice $19,097 $19,462 $26,006 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,833$21,278$27,430$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,080-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,833$20,278$24,350$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$320
Total Invoice$19,097$19,462$26,006$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,920-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,097$18,547$23,086$23,412
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$326

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Sunshade, rear   $125
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $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
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$1,245$2,245$4,325$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,080$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-2,920-3,990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
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 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%

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