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

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $28,420
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $26,857
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Technology Package 3,452 3,452  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,745
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 2,498
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $32,040
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,964
Model Year201420142016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$40,655$44,205$32,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$42,005$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$39,397$30,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201420142016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,430$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-19

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20142016
ModelTLMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length194.0 in191.5 in
Width74.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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