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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,095
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $25,605
Sunroof     800
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 0 800
Options (change) 0 0 664
Destination 950 950 650
Total Price $37,150 $43,750 $28,545
Total Invoice $35,324 $41,576 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,570
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7490, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$37,150$43,750$28,545
Adjustments for Features-5,085-8,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$34,775$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$35,324$41,576$26,919
Adjustments for Features-4,835-8,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,489$33,047$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,558$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$9,040$12,930$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$8,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,835-8,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length191.7 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,680 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 Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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