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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim3.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,664 $27,027
3.6L V6   1,600
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 950 760
Total Price $36,400 $30,960
Total Invoice $34,614 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,534
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim3.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,400$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$30,960
Total Invoice$34,614$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,833$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim3.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length190.3 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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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