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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $28,320
Base Invoice $30,303 $26,762
Technology Package 3,100  
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
Technology Package 2,843  
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 3,100 6,245
Options (change) 2,843 5,636
Destination 810 825
Total Price $36,430 $35,390
Total Invoice $33,956 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,686
Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,430$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$34,375
Total Invoice$33,956$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$32,270

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-953

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length180.7 in191.5 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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%
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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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