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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: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $28,320
Base Invoice $32,245 $26,762
Technology Package 3,700  
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 3,424  
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) 3,700 6,245
Options (change) 3,424 5,636
Destination 895 825
Total Price $38,915 $35,390
Total Invoice $36,564 $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: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year20132015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,915$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$34,990
Total Invoice$36,564$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$32,847

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length183.5 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested152561%
Total Not Requested99039%

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 key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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