Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison
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For the Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Corvette vs. Malibu Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Corvette and Malibu will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ's price is $20,800 lower than the Chevrolet Corvette's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 20,800 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 17,007 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Corvette | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/27 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 230, 7 | 210, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | 51,230 | 29,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -485 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 50,745 | 29,945 |
| Total Invoice | 45,498 | 28,060 |
| Adjustments for Features | -431 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 45,067 | 28,060 |
Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu
Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet MalibuThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: 21,285 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: 17,438 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Corvette | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 43,690 | 26,880 |
| Base Invoice | 39,103 | 25,402 |
| 3LT Equipment Group | 3,300 | |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,495 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 695 | |
| Sunroof | 800 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,595 | |
| 3LT Equipment Group | 0 | |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 0 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 664 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,324 | |
| Total options | 6,740 | 2,395 |
| Total options | 5,595 | 1,988 |
| Destination | 800 | 670 |
| Total Price | 51,230 | 29,945 |
| Total Invoice | 45,498 | 28,060 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Chevrolet Corvette
| Price of the Chevrolet Corvette: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD | Hard to find a car near this performance level for the dollar. |
| Price of the Chevrolet Corvette: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Costs quite a bit of money |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD | Can get very expensive with too many options and dealers are reluctant to discount the price, but that is changing as cars with large V8 engines get harder to sell. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Chevrolet Malibu
| Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month). |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Great vehicle to have! |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features. |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Corvette | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power decklid / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel | $300 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Aux input | $100 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $400 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Laminated side glass | $300 | |
| Removable roof section (opaque) | $700 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $275 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,000 | $4,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $485 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -431 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Corvette | Malibu |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 174.6 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,179 lb. | 3,680 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
| 3LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel | 150 | No |
| Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, passenger | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger | 100 | No |
| Power height, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, driver | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 45% |
Option Package Details
LTZ
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Performance steering system | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 20% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Chevrolet Corvette Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Chevrolet Corvette: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Good materials along with great execution. It always looks like it is still new. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Chevrolet Malibu Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Best of any car I have recently purchased; appears to have been carefully assembled with attention to detail which I thought had been forgotten with distant-past GM purchases; for my needs this vehicle appears to be an exceptional value. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Solid, well put together car...no quality control issues other than drivers seat |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The fit and finish of the malibu looks more upscale than other sedans at the same price point. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
quality, comfort & quietness |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
fit & finish is excellent throughout the exterior and interior |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The soft touch fabrics, as well as the chrome trim really help with the appearance of high quality. In addition , the lack of squeaks or rattles seems to show that the engineers took care in designing it. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seams inside and out. Small details hidden everywhere you look. Good mix of materials inside including non-bland color schemes, soft touch materials in many areas, chrome accents highlighting controls, great tactile feel. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
above average |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
soft touch marlterials feels much more expensive |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This fit and finish are first rate. Much higher than expected for the price range. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The materials feel solid and of good quality. Again, this car has been driven hard by my wife for 3 years, yet it has never been to the shop, and has worked flawlessly. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Chevrolet Malibu: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
In the LT1 trim, the seats are cloth which is very good but door panels are hard plastic. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The car seems cheap, especially the interior materials--very plasticky. Of course, it was a rental. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Where did GM find such terrible materials? The leather - hard and grainy. The plastics - strange colors, and noticeably thin. Why does the door not make an assuring "thud" when shut like my Optima does? GM could have done a LOT better in this department. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to previous car (VW Passat) the interior plastics are cheap and squeaky. Seat material looks very hard wearing but also very cheap. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The interior is on an austerity plan, and the steering column makes click-thunk noises (a common issue on these cars). Also, the door locks failed (warranty issue...also common). |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most of the parts are made in Korea. The fuel sender unit had silver contacts and corroded after using high-sulphur cheap gas. Front struts are weeping. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cheap materials on seats. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear sunroof shade pops out of position if wind hits it. Front seat bottom has come loose. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cheap plastics. Panels not fitting correctly. Interior has many rattles. Many buttons failed and had to be replaced. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Generally poor build quality in the interior. Steering wheel showed signs of aging after 40k miles; button label worn off. |
