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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: $28,674

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $2,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,563

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $3,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelSolaraSolaraMalibu
TrimSport V6SLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,780 $27,155 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,300 $24,438 $27,027
Stability control 650 650  
Floor mats 184 184  
Leather Package 1,440    
Sunroof 900    
Satellite radio   449  
3.6L V6     1,600
Stability control 559 559  
Floor mats 112 112  
Leather Package 1,152    
Sunroof 720    
Satellite radio   359  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 3,174 1,283 1,600
Options (change) 2,543 1,030 1,512
Destination 720 720 760
Total Price $28,674 $29,158 $30,960
Total Invoice $25,563 $26,188 $29,299

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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: $1,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year200820082012
ModelSolaraSolaraMalibu
TrimSport V6SLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,674$29,158$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-815-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,674$28,343$29,410
Cost Above Minimum$331$0$0
Total Invoice$25,563$26,188$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-732-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,563$25,456$27,832
Cost Above Minimum$107$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082012
ModelSolaraSolaraMalibu
TrimSport V6SLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,890$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732-1,467

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
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.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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