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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $28,600
Base Invoice $39,863 $27,027
3.6L V6   1,600
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 895 760
Total Price $43,925 $30,960
Total Invoice $40,758 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,729
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,925$30,960
Adjustments for Features-6,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$30,960
Total Invoice$40,758$29,299
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,890$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length191.6 in191.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.1 ft3

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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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