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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,185

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $84

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,384 $29,736
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 2,000 2,335
Options (change) 1,821 2,125
Destination 615 875
Total Price $35,940 $34,185
Total Invoice $32,820 $32,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,315
Model Year20062018
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$35,940$34,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$31,855
Total Invoice$32,820$32,736
Adjustments for Features0-2,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$30,505

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
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
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,231

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelTLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.4 in
Length189.3 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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