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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: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,160 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,822 $26,762
Technology Package 3,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Technology Package 2,843  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 3,100 4,235
Options (change) 2,843 3,727
Destination 760 825
Total Price $33,020 $33,380
Total Invoice $30,425 $31,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,128
Model Year20092015
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,020$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$31,230
Total Invoice$30,425$31,314
Adjustments for Features0-2,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$29,297

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
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
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,015$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,017

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
ModelTSXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in107.8 in
Length186.2 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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