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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $27,365
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $25,859
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
2.0L I4     2,335
Navigation system     795
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
2.0L I4     2,207
Navigation system     700
Options (change) 0 0 5,875
Options (change) 0 0 5,323
Destination 940 940 810
Total Price $48,380 $54,170 $34,050
Total Invoice $45,070 $50,446 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,198
Model Year201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$48,380$54,170$34,050
Adjustments for Features-4,165-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$46,730$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,515$0
Total Invoice$45,070$50,446$31,992
Adjustments for Features-3,880-6,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,190$43,517$31,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,327$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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 external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$11,380$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$7,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,880-6,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length193.6 in191.5 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height67.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
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%

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