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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,164 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 760 760
Total Price $34,655 $30,470
Total Invoice $31,924 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $300
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,655$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$30,470
Total Invoice$31,924$28,806
Adjustments for Features-3,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,506$28,806

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length180.7 in191.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 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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