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Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $30,975
Base Invoice $44,324 $29,736
Advance Package 12,000  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Advance Package 10,859  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 12,000 4,460
Options (change) 10,859 4,058
Destination 895 875
Total Price $61,345 $36,310
Total Invoice $56,078 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,366
Model Year20142018
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,345$36,310
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,110$36,310
Total Invoice$56,078$34,669
Adjustments for Features-2,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,035$34,669

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelRLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.4 in
Length196.1 in193.8 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested357563%
Total Not Requested212537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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