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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvancePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,505 $30,975
Base Invoice $50,365 $29,736
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 0 4,460
Options (change) 0 4,058
Destination 895 875
Total Price $55,400 $36,310
Total Invoice $51,260 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,094
Model Year20142018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvancePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,400$36,310
Adjustments for Features-4,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,540$36,310
Total Invoice$51,260$34,669
Adjustments for Features-4,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,763$34,669

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvancePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,630$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length193.6 in193.8 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height66.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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