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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: $31,640

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $28,420
Base Invoice $30,384 $26,857
Navigation system 2,000 495
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system 1,821 450
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 2,000 2,345
Options (change) 1,821 2,134
Destination 615 875
Total Price $35,940 $31,640
Total Invoice $32,820 $29,866

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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: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year20062016
ModelTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,940$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$30,480
Total Invoice$32,820$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$28,771

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,095

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelTLMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.8 in
Length189.3 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

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 camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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