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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $26,955
Base Invoice $42,801 $25,607
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 885 720
Total Price $48,085 $30,220
Total Invoice $43,686 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,585
Model Year20112010
ModelRLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$48,085$30,220
Adjustments for Features-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$30,220
Total Invoice$43,686$28,567
Adjustments for Features-3,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,152$28,567

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
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
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,730$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
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

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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