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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $263

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,864

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,905 $27,095
Base Invoice $24,214 $25,605
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Sunroof   800
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,283 800
Options (change) 1,030 664
Destination 620 650
Total Price $28,808 $28,545
Total Invoice $25,864 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20072008
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp 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$28,808$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,808$27,870
Total Invoice$25,864$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,864$26,282

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$1,675$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-637

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
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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