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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: $33,965

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $25,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $23,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,150 $27,875
Base Invoice $54,563 $26,760
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Door sill trim plates   85
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 0 5,215
Options (change) 0 4,744
Destination 995 875
Total Price $59,145 $33,965
Total Invoice $55,558 $32,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,198
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionS7CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/27 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$59,145$33,965
Adjustments for Features-10,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,520$33,965
Total Invoice$55,558$32,379
Adjustments for Features-9,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,577$32,379

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$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
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,305$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length196.2 in193.8 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,457 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
15.0 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 Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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