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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: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $30,975
Base Invoice $32,136 $29,736
Technology Package 3,730  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Technology Package 3,420  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 3,730 2,335
Options (change) 3,420 2,125
Destination 760 875
Total Price $39,445 $34,185
Total Invoice $36,316 $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: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,408
Model Year20092018
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$39,445$34,185
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$33,320
Total Invoice$36,316$32,736
Adjustments for Features0-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$31,908

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
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
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelTLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length195.3 in193.8 in
Width74.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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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