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

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Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $23,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $21,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelRLXMalibu Limited
TrimP-AWSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $28,420
Base Invoice $50,530 $26,857
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 0 2,940
Options (change) 0 2,675
Destination 950 875
Total Price $55,400 $32,235
Total Invoice $51,480 $30,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,761
Model Year20172016
ModelRLXMalibu Limited
TrimP-AWSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$55,400$32,235
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,760$32,235
Total Invoice$51,480$30,407
Adjustments for Features-4,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,168$30,407

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelRLXMalibu Limited
TrimP-AWSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3120

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelRLXMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.8 in
Length196.1 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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