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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,828 $25,607
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 895 720
Total Price $36,925 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,723 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,578
Model Year20142010
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,925$30,220
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$30,220
Total Invoice$34,723$28,567
Adjustments for Features-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,145$28,567

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142010
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$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 audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,180$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142010
ModelTLMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length194.0 in191.8 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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