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Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,920

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,160 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,822 $27,027
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
3.6L V6   1,600
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 760 760
Total Price $29,920 $30,960
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,201
Model Year20092012
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,920$30,960
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$30,960
Total Invoice$27,582$29,299
Adjustments for Features-4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,098$29,299

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelTSXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in112.3 in
Length186.2 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 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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