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Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Toyota Yaris   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,822

Toyota Yaris   
Difference: $7,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelYarisYarisMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,425 $13,925 $22,110 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $11,679 $13,089 $21,115 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Convenience Package 750          
Side curtain airbags 650 650        
Power Package 960 960        
Remote keyless entry 230 230        
Alloy wheels 390 390        
Fog lights 110 110        
Convenience Package 675          
Side curtain airbags 300 300        
Power Package 864 864        
Remote keyless entry 184 184        
Alloy wheels 312 312        
Fog lights 88 88        
Options (change) 3,090 2,340 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,423 1,748 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 760 760 760 760
Total Price $16,235 $16,985 $22,870 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $14,822 $15,557 $21,875 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelYarisYarisMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine106hp I4106hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15185/60-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$16,235$16,985$22,870$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features00-2,350-3,325-5,155-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$20,520$20,905$21,905$22,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$385$1,385$1,795
Total Invoice$14,822$15,557$21,875$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features00-2,248-3,164-4,904-6,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,822$15,557$19,627$19,892$20,841$21,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$265$1,214$1,492

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Features Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelYarisYarisMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors     $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Floor mats   $75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600 
Total Value of Features$895$895$3,245$4,220$6,050$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,350$3,325$5,155$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,248-3,164-4,904-6,668

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelYarisMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length169.3 in191.8 in
Width66.5 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,289 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Yaris

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Aux input50Yes
CD player125Yes
Rear defrost200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 4 speakers350No
185/60R15 tires400No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Tachometer75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Yaris S

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Tachometer75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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