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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMDXMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $20,320
Base Invoice $39,863 $19,304
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 2,220
Options (change) 0 1,843
Destination 895 650
Total Price $43,925 $23,190
Total Invoice $40,758 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,807
Model Year20122008
ModelMDXMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$43,925$23,190
Adjustments for Features-9,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,060$23,190
Total Invoice$40,758$21,797
Adjustments for Features-9,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,604$21,797

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelMDXMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,790$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1540

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelMDXMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height68.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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