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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: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,670 $28,320
Base Invoice $33,872 $26,762
Advance Package 6,650  
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Advance Package 6,300  
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 6,650 6,245
Options (change) 6,300 5,636
Destination 975 825
Total Price $43,295 $35,390
Total Invoice $41,147 $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: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,298
Model Year20172015
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$43,295$35,390
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$35,390
Total Invoice$41,147$33,223
Adjustments for Features-3,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,521$33,223

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$7,405$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6260

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested297548%
Total Not Requested319052%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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@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%

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