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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $27,095
Base Invoice $32,856 $25,605
Sunroof   800
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 800
Options (change) 0 664
Destination 885 650
Total Price $36,190 $28,545
Total Invoice $33,741 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,239
Model Year20112008
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,190$28,545
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,565$28,545
Total Invoice$33,741$26,919
Adjustments for Features-5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,158$26,919

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,890$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelTLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length195.3 in191.8 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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