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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: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $54,650 $27,165
Base Invoice $45,615 $51,284 $25,806
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 0 0 2,445
Options (change) 0 0 2,152
Destination 995 995 760
Total Price $49,595 $55,645 $30,370
Total Invoice $46,610 $52,279 $28,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,326
Model Year201820182011
ModelMDXMDXMalibu
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6290hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10501, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$49,595$55,645$30,370
Adjustments for Features-9,115-12,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,480$43,030$30,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$46,610$52,279$28,718
Adjustments for Features-8,566-11,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,044$40,427$28,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,383$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182011
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$850 
Cruise control  $150
Display key$50$50 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,155$15,655$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,115$12,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,566-11,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length196.2 in191.8 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,645 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
15.0 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

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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