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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $30,920
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $29,683
Advance Package 7,550    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     1,295
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Advance Package 7,152    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     1,178
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 7,550 0 3,760
Options (change) 7,152 0 3,421
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $35,555
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $33,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,972
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$35,555
Adjustments for Features-3,710-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$41,040$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$33,979
Adjustments for Features-3,525-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,951$39,001$33,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXMalibu
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
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$8,780$7,780$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,525-2,5750

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
ModelTLXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length191.7 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested219041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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