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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: $23,284

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,484

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,565 $18,965 $19,195 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $17,189 $17,559 $17,773 $24,115 $25,806
Premium Package 3,460 3,760 3,760    
Floor mats 225 225 225    
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 150  
Premium Mat Package       185  
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Sunroof       850 850
Premium Package 3,205 3,484 3,482    
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 132  
Premium Mat Package       163  
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Sunroof       748 748
Options (change) 3,894 4,194 4,194 1,285 950
Options (change) 3,470 3,749 3,747 1,131 836
Destination 825 825 825 760 760
Total Price $23,284 $23,984 $24,214 $27,430 $28,875
Total Invoice $21,484 $22,133 $22,345 $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: $4,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,979
Model Year20152015201520112011
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?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,284$23,984$24,214$27,430$28,875
Adjustments for Features-495-695-1,1450-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,789$23,289$23,069$27,430$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$280$0$320
Total Invoice$21,484$22,133$22,345$26,006$27,402
Adjustments for Features-457-641-1,0570-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,027$21,492$21,288$26,006$26,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$261$0$328

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015201520112011
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshade, rear    $125
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  
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 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,545$4,995$3,850$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$695$1,145$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-457-641-1,0570-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
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.3,416 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%

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