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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim3.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,664 $26,262
Advance Package 7,250  
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   795
Advance Package 6,868  
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 7,250 6,195
Options (change) 6,868 5,592
Destination 950 825
Total Price $43,650 $34,810
Total Invoice $41,482 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,370
Model Year20172014
ModelTLXMalibu
Trim3.5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,650$34,810
Adjustments for Features-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,985$34,810
Total Invoice$41,482$32,679
Adjustments for Features-4,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,049$32,679

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,230$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
ModelTLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length190.3 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,635 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 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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested277546%
Total Not Requested321554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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