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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,670 $27,365
Base Invoice $33,872 $25,859
Technology Package 3,700  
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Technology Package 3,505  
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 3,700 5,875
Options (change) 3,505 5,323
Destination 975 810
Total Price $40,345 $34,050
Total Invoice $38,352 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,181
Model Year20172013
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$40,345$34,050
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,105$34,050
Total Invoice$38,352$31,992
Adjustments for Features-1,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,173$31,992

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
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 start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length184.4 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested99033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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