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Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,668

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,718

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $26,880
Base Invoice $23,764 $25,402
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 1,683 2,395
Options (change) 1,374 1,988
Destination 580 670
Total Price $28,668 $29,945
Total Invoice $25,718 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,311
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,668$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,668$28,845
Total Invoice$25,718$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,718$27,029

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,031

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.3 in
Length192.5 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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