[BigAls87Z28]

Well I guess you are the exception to the rule. The Malibu has gotten tons of praise from auto rags, who normally rip American cars to shreads.
The Avenger is the biggest hunk of crap. Interior trim is hard plastic all over. Its cheap and cheezy, by far the worst in the catagory. You are better off buying a Kia or Hyundai.
On top of the continious problems and recalls this car has gotten over the past year, its amazing that people still even entertain the idea of owning this thing.
Get any other car BUT the Avenger/Sebring.

And for the record Toyota won by default, not cause it was better. There were no other half size pick ups in the comparo. It was the Tundra, and the 2500/3500 Silvy and F250-450 line.