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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: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $28,600
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $27,027
3.6L V6     1,600
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 1,512
Destination 950 950 760
Total Price $37,150 $43,750 $30,960
Total Invoice $35,324 $41,576 $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: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year201820182012
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, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$37,150$43,750$30,960
Adjustments for Features-5,275-9,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,875$34,585$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$35,324$41,576$29,299
Adjustments for Features-5,016-8,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,308$32,866$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,558$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,915$12,805$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$9,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,016-8,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,645 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 Volume14.3 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)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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