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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,010

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $23,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,930 $23,265
Base Invoice $39,410 $21,986
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,675  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Technology Package 3,333  
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 5,575 2,120
Options (change) 5,056 1,783
Destination 885 625
Total Price $49,390 $26,010
Total Invoice $45,351 $24,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,102
Model Year20112006
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$49,390$26,010
Adjustments for Features-8,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,835$26,010
Total Invoice$45,351$24,394
Adjustments for Features-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,496$24,394

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,855$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length191.6 in187.8 in
Width78.5 in69.8 in
Height68.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested136592%

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