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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: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,565 $54,505 $26,955
Base Invoice $43,098 $50,365 $25,607
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 0 0 2,445
Options (change) 0 0 2,152
Destination 895 895 720
Total Price $47,460 $55,400 $30,120
Total Invoice $43,993 $51,260 $28,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,313
Model Year201420142010
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$47,460$55,400$30,120
Adjustments for Features-6,690-11,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,770$44,160$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$43,993$51,260$28,479
Adjustments for Features-6,201-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,792$40,860$28,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,068$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142010
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,355$13,905$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$11,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,201-10,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142010
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length193.6 in191.8 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height66.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 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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