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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: $7,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,097

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimSLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $24,985 $27,027
Premium Package 570 860    
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Floor mats 200 200    
Remote start 529 529    
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Sunroof     1,035  
Premium Package 507 765    
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Floor mats 127 127    
Remote start 380 380    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Sunroof     911  
Options (change) 1,808 2,303 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,406 1,846 911 0
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $20,833 $21,278 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $19,097 $19,462 $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: $4,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year2013201320122012
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$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,205-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,833$20,278$24,890$25,205
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$315
Total Invoice$19,097$19,462$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-915-3,041-3,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,097$18,547$23,615$23,855
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$240

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320122012
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$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   
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
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$1,145$2,145$4,350$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,205$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-3,041-3,932

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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

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