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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $27,095
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $25,605
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 0 872
Destination 920 920 650
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $28,795
Total Invoice $44,453 $51,720 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,348
Model Year201520152008
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, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$47,960$55,900$28,795
Adjustments for Features-6,450-11,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,510$44,900$28,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$44,453$51,720$27,127
Adjustments for Features-5,978-10,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,475$41,543$27,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,068$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152008
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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 
USB port$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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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$9,680$14,230$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$11,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,978-10,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
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

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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