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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $30,975
Base Invoice $33,995 $29,736
Advance Package 6,700  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Advance Package 6,347  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 6,700 4,460
Options (change) 6,347 4,058
Destination 975 875
Total Price $43,475 $36,310
Total Invoice $41,317 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,356
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,475$36,310
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$36,310
Total Invoice$41,317$34,669
Adjustments for Features-1,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,025$34,669

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
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$6,880$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2920

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length184.4 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft315.8 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 seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested460075%
Total Not Requested156525%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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