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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: $24,501

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,506

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,680 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,000 $26,762
Entune Audio with Navigation 525  
Cargo mat 94 80
All-weather floor mats 139 140
Floor mats 129  
Cargo net 49  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   400
Entune Audio with Navigation 364  
Cargo mat 56 70
All-weather floor mats 86 123
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 35  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 936 4,855
Options (change) 621 4,272
Destination 885 825
Total Price $24,501 $34,000
Total Invoice $22,506 $31,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year20172015
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,501$34,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,501$31,620
Total Invoice$22,506$31,859
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,506$29,629

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelCorollaMalibu
TrimXSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,170$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelCorollaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length182.6 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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