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Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelILXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $30,975
Base Invoice $26,701 $29,736
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,000 4,460
Options (change) 4,737 4,058
Destination 965 875
Total Price $34,065 $36,310
Total Invoice $32,403 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year20182018
ModelILXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$34,065$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$33,745
Total Invoice$32,403$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$32,220

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelILXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,655$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,449

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelILXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.4 in
Length181.9 in193.8 in
Width70.6 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested360077%
Total Not Requested109023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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