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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: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseType-SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $28,420
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $26,857
Navigation system 2,500   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system 2,292   450
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Options (change) 2,500 0 2,345
Options (change) 2,292 0 2,134
Destination 715 715 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $31,640
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $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: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,708
Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseType-SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,940$38,940$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-175-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$31,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-161-576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLMalibu Limited
TrimBaseType-SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,215$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-576

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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 Year20082016
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 Weight3,484 lb.3,394 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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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