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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: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $4,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,578

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,438 $26,762
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,300 495
Xenon HID headlights 515  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,115 436
Xenon HID headlights 412  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Cargo mat   70
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 3,098 6,325
Options (change) 2,557 5,706
Destination 720 825
Total Price $30,973 $35,470
Total Invoice $27,715 $33,293

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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: $722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year20082015
ModelSolaraMalibu
TrimSLE V6LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$30,973$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$31,695
Total Invoice$27,715$33,293
Adjustments for Features0-3,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$29,750

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
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 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,543

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelSolaraMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.8 in
Length192.5 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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