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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $28,320
Base Invoice $51,284 $26,762
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 0 6,245
Options (change) 0 5,636
Destination 995 825
Total Price $55,645 $35,390
Total Invoice $52,279 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,150
Model Year20182015
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6259hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$55,645$35,390
Adjustments for Features-8,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,230$35,390
Total Invoice$52,279$33,223
Adjustments for Features-7,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,373$33,223

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelMDXMalibu
TrimAdvanceLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,455$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9060

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelMDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.8 in
Length196.2 in191.5 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,001 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 Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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