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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: $24,465

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,327

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $12,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimXLEXSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $30,975
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $29,736
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525  
Floor mats 224 224  
Cargo net 49 49 65
All-weather floor mats 239 239 140
Door sill trim plates 199 199  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388  
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 32 32 59
All-weather floor mats 135 135 127
Door sill trim plates 135 135  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 1,585 1,585 4,665
Options (change) 1,075 1,103 4,244
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $24,465 $25,210 $36,515
Total Invoice $22,327 $23,045 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,027
Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimXLEXSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,465$25,210$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$24,710$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0
Total Invoice$22,327$23,045$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-457-4,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,327$22,588$30,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$261$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaMalibu
TrimXLEXSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,965$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-457-4,501

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,821 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 Legroom41.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

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
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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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