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Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu Limited
Trim2.43.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $26,857
Technology Package 4,055    
Advance Package   7,280  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     595
Navigation system     495
Technology Package 3,753    
Advance Package   6,738  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Advanced Safety Package     541
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 4,055 7,280 2,940
Options (change) 3,753 6,738 2,675
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $36,420 $43,520 $32,235
Total Invoice $34,257 $40,829 $30,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,202
Model Year201520152016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu Limited
Trim2.43.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$36,420$43,520$32,235
Adjustments for Features-2,815-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$38,130$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$0
Total Invoice$34,257$40,829$30,407
Adjustments for Features-2,648-5,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,609$35,772$30,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,163$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201520152016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu Limited
Trim2.43.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,580$9,155$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,648-5,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
ModelTLXMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length190.3 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested119032%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277546%
Total Not Requested321554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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