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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: $26,705

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $23,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,971

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $21,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $23,265
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $21,986
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Entertainment Package 1,830    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 2,000 0 2,815
Options (change) 1,830 0 2,360
Destination 920 920 625
Total Price $49,960 $55,900 $26,705
Total Invoice $46,283 $51,720 $24,971

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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: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,294
Model Year201520152006
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11546, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$49,960$55,900$26,705
Adjustments for Features-8,655-11,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,305$44,370$26,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$0
Total Invoice$46,283$51,720$24,971
Adjustments for Features-8,018-10,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,265$41,052$24,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152006
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,055$15,930$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,655$11,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,018-10,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length193.6 in187.8 in
Width77.2 in69.8 in
Height66.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
AC power outlet100No
ELS, 529W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

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