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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,995 $27,027
3.6L V6   1,600
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 975 760
Total Price $36,775 $30,960
Total Invoice $34,970 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,674
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,775$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$30,960
Total Invoice$34,970$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,973$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,645 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 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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