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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $30,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $27,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimP-AWSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $22,865
Base Invoice $50,530 $21,608
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 1,820
Options (change) 0 1,511
Destination 950 625
Total Price $55,400 $25,310
Total Invoice $51,480 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,787
Model Year20172006
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimP-AWSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$55,400$25,310
Adjustments for Features-9,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,770$25,310
Total Invoice$51,480$23,744
Adjustments for Features-8,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,531$23,744

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimP-AWSSS
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
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 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,905$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelRLXMalibu
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.3,315 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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