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Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $30,975
Advance Package 8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Advance Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 9,300 4,460
Options (change) 0 4,058
Destination 1,095 875
Total Price $49,295 $36,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,667
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT10T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,295$36,310
Adjustments for Features-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$36,310

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,015$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.4 in
Length194.6 in193.8 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height56.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested290048%
Total Not Requested320052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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