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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTLMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,828 $27,027
3.6L V6   1,600
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 895 760
Total Price $36,925 $30,960
Total Invoice $34,723 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,540
Model Year20142012
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$30,960
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,985$30,960
Total Invoice$34,723$29,299
Adjustments for Features-8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,839$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,380$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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.3,645 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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