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Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $32,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $29,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRLXMalibu Classic
TrimP-AWSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $20,320
Base Invoice $50,530 $19,304
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 2,045
Options (change) 0 1,698
Destination 950 650
Total Price $55,400 $23,015
Total Invoice $51,480 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,021
Model Year20172008
ModelRLXMalibu Classic
TrimP-AWSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$55,400$23,015
Adjustments for Features-11,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,770$23,015
Total Invoice$51,480$21,652
Adjustments for Features-10,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,673$21,652

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelRLXMalibu Classic
TrimP-AWSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,805$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,8070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelRLXMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in188.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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