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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,105 $27,365
Base Invoice $32,673 $25,859
Technology Package 3,730  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Technology Package 3,420  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 3,730 5,875
Options (change) 3,420 5,323
Destination 810 810
Total Price $39,645 $34,050
Total Invoice $36,903 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,893
Model Year20102013
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$39,645$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$33,005
Total Invoice$36,903$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,903$31,010

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelTLMalibu
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 start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,380$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-982

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelTLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length195.3 in191.5 in
Width74.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 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 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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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