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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $30,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $27,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $24,985
Base Invoice $55,128 $23,860
Navigation system   1,120
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system   986
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Leather Package   880
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 0 4,730
Options (change) 0 4,284
Destination 940 810
Total Price $60,890 $30,525
Total Invoice $56,068 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,655
Model Year20162013
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$60,890$30,525
Adjustments for Features-7,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,875$30,525
Total Invoice$56,068$28,954
Adjustments for Features-6,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,609$28,954

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Eco accelerator$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,955$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelRLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.8 in
Length196.1 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,589 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested101546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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