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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: $33,255

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,466

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $27,365
Base Invoice $39,863 $25,859
2.0L I4   2,335
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
2.0L I4   2,207
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 0 5,080
Options (change) 0 4,623
Destination 895 810
Total Price $43,925 $33,255
Total Invoice $40,758 $31,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,358
Model Year20122013
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,925$33,255
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,575$33,255
Total Invoice$40,758$31,292
Adjustments for Features-3,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,650$31,292

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,440$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1080

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.8 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

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