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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: $23,324

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,511

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,565 $18,965 $19,195 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,189 $17,559 $17,773 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 3,460 3,760 3,760      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 140 140 140
Cargo net 49 49 49 65 65 65
Floor mats 225 225 225      
Plus Package     2,300      
Navigation system       495   495
Leather Package       1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package       895   895
Sun and Wheels Package       1,300 2,270  
Cargo mat       60   60
Driver Confidence Package           1,195
Panoramic sunroof           1,150
Premium Package 3,205 3,484 3,482      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 127 127 127
Cargo net 32 32 32 59 59 59
Floor mats 140 140 140      
Plus Package     2,130      
Navigation system       450   450
Leather Package       1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package       814   814
Sun and Wheels Package       1,183 2,066  
Cargo mat       55   55
Driver Confidence Package           1,087
Panoramic sunroof           1,047
Options (change) 3,934 4,234 6,534 4,350 2,475 5,395
Options (change) 3,497 3,776 5,904 3,957 2,252 4,908
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $23,324 $24,024 $26,554 $30,350 $34,325 $34,145
Total Invoice $21,511 $22,160 $24,502 $28,952 $32,863 $32,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year201520152015201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,324$24,024$26,554$30,350$34,325$34,145
Adjustments for Features-400-6000-3,385-4,435-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,924$23,424$26,554$26,965$29,890$28,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,630$0$2,925$1,895
Total Invoice$21,511$22,160$24,502$28,952$32,863$32,543
Adjustments for Features-369-5530-3,229-4,246-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,142$21,607$24,502$25,723$28,617$27,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,360$0$2,894$1,783

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELE EcoSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upgraded floor mats    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,645$3,845$3,245$6,630$7,680$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$600$0$3,385$4,435$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-369-5530-3,229-4,246-5,037

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length182.6 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 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 lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested292583%
Total Not Requested60017%

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 lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested292583%
Total Not Requested60017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested252584%
Total Not Requested47516%
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 key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested307587%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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