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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: $36,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,728

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $30,975
Base Invoice $41,935 $29,736
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS 3,800  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS 3,407  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 7,420 4,525
Options (change) 6,652 4,117
Destination 760 875
Total Price $54,860 $36,375
Total Invoice $49,347 $34,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,719
Model Year20092018
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,860$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,860$36,270
Total Invoice$49,347$34,728
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$34,628

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelRLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.4 in
Length195.8 in193.8 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested17513%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested157589%
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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