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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: $28,790

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720102010
ModelRDXMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,670 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,872 $23,916 $25,607
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Bodyside moldings   132  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 0 2,895 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,548 2,240
Destination 975 720 720
Total Price $36,645 $28,790 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,847 $27,184 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,583
Model Year201720102010
ModelRDXMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,645$28,790$30,220
Adjustments for Features-3,2650-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$28,790$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$34,847$27,184$28,567
Adjustments for Features-3,1050-1,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,742$27,184$27,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720102010
ModelRDXMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,815$2,550$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1050-1,408

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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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