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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $43,912 $27,027
3.6L V6   1,600
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 615 760
Total Price $49,915 $30,960
Total Invoice $44,527 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,687
Model Year20062012
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$49,915$30,960
Adjustments for Features-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,825$30,960
Total Invoice$44,527$29,299
Adjustments for Features-4,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,986$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelRLMalibu
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 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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,880$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelRLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length193.6 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 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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