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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $27,095
Base Invoice $42,801 $25,605
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 872
Destination 885 650
Total Price $48,085 $28,795
Total Invoice $43,686 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,107
Model Year20112008
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$48,085$28,795
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$28,795
Total Invoice$43,686$27,127
Adjustments for Features-3,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,234$27,127

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 $125
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,565$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelRLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length195.8 in191.8 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,680 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 Volume13.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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