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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: $29,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,666

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXMalibu
TrimSpecial EditionBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,900 $28,100 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,459 $26,701 $27,027
3.6L V6     1,600
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 1,512
Destination 965 965 760
Total Price $29,865 $29,065 $30,960
Total Invoice $28,424 $27,666 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXMalibu
TrimSpecial EditionBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS8S8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,865$29,065$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$29,065$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$28,424$27,666$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1900-331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,234$27,666$28,968
Cost Above Minimum$568$0$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXMalibu
TrimSpecial EditionBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,490$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1900-331

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
ModelILXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length181.9 in191.8 in
Width70.6 in70.3 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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