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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $19,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $16,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelRLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $28,420
Base Invoice $42,470 $26,857
Technology Package 3,620  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Technology Package 3,245  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 3,620 2,345
Options (change) 3,245 2,134
Destination 810 875
Total Price $51,260 $31,640
Total Invoice $46,525 $29,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,854
Model Year20102016
ModelRLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$51,260$31,640
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,170$31,640
Total Invoice$46,525$29,866
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,720$29,866

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20102016
ModelRLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8050

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20102016
ModelRLMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.8 in
Length195.8 in191.5 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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