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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $31,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $28,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $28,600
Base Invoice $55,626 $27,027
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 950 760
Total Price $60,900 $29,360
Total Invoice $56,576 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,228
Model Year20172012
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H169hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/30 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$60,900$29,360
Adjustments for Features-9,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,685$29,360
Total Invoice$56,576$27,787
Adjustments for Features-8,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,015$27,787

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelRLXMalibu
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
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 nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,955$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5610

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelRLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length196.1 in191.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.1 ft3

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

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