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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,810 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $17,425 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $14,728 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | RL | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,200 | $27,790 |
| Base Invoice | $42,801 | $26,262 |
| Technology Package | 4,150 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,350 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Technology Package | 3,721 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Navigation system | 700 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,188 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Options (change) | 4,150 | 6,195 |
| Options (change) | 3,721 | 5,592 |
| Destination | 885 | 825 |
| Total Price | $52,235 | $34,810 |
| Total Invoice | $47,407 | $32,679 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,410 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,899 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | RL | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $52,235 | $34,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,015 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,220 | $34,810 |
| Total Invoice | $47,407 | $32,679 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,829 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,578 | $32,679 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | RL | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 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 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $6,340 | $4,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,015 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,829 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | RL | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,099 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 72% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
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