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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: $23,333

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $3,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,516

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $3,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,565 $18,965 $19,195 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $17,189 $17,559 $17,773 $23,346 $25,402
Premium Package 3,460 3,760 3,760    
Floor mats 225 225 225    
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 150  
Cargo net 49 49 49    
Premium Mat Package       185  
Sunroof       800 800
Premium Package 3,205 3,484 3,482    
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Cargo net 32 32 32    
Premium Mat Package       154  
Sunroof       664 664
Options (change) 3,943 4,243 4,243 1,135 800
Options (change) 3,502 3,781 3,779 943 664
Destination 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $23,333 $24,033 $24,263 $26,510 $28,350
Total Invoice $21,516 $22,165 $22,377 $24,959 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,992
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,333$24,033$24,263$26,510$28,350
Adjustments for Features-595-795-1,2450-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,738$23,238$23,018$26,510$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$280$0$440
Total Invoice$21,516$22,165$22,377$24,959$26,736
Adjustments for Features-549-733-1,1480-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,967$21,432$21,229$24,959$25,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$262$0$457

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150
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$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,320$4,770$3,525$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$795$1,245$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-733-1,1480-1,320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length182.6 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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