2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2009 Toyota Camry

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$18,805	$19,900
4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$20,019	$21,185
4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	30	$21,772	$23,040
4-Door Sedan Hybrid	24	32	$22,580	$23,895
4-Door Sedan LTZ	17	26	$25,604	$27,095

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4-Door Sedan I4 Manual

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	21	31	$17,707	$19,145
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	31	$18,678	$20,195
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	21	31	$18,643	$20,600
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	21	31	$19,593	$21,650
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$19,633	$21,815
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	21	31	$20,533	$22,815
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	19	28	$21,793	$24,215
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$22,939	$25,490
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	21	31	$23,016	$25,575
4-Door Sedan	33	34	$23,796	$26,150
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	19	28	$25,823	$28,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,805

$17,707

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,900

$19,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$332 / month

$319 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

After years of being a second-stage alternative, the Malibu is a legitimate contender for best-in-class.

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid melds the automaker's proven, hybrid system into America's bread-and-butter sedan. What's not to like?

TCC Likes

Smooth responsive engines and transmissions
Good fuel efficiency from four-cylinder models
Surprisingly elegant interior styling and materials

Adequate acceleration and great fuel economy
Smooth, well-controlled ride
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Doesn’t feel very sporty
No Bluetooth hands-free interface
No screen-based nav system

Conservative styling, with little to differentiate the Hybrid
Doesn't handle as well as other Camrys
Difficult to maintain steady speed without cruise control

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

101.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

191.8

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

15.0

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

11.06 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

36.1

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.0

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QPE

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

QPE

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3415

3263

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

160 @ 4500

161 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LE5

Displacement

2.4L/146

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6400

158 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.95

3.54

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.33

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.14

3.58

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

2.05

Trans Order Code

MN5

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Toyota Camry

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Dual-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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