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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,510 $26,880
Base Invoice $28,719 $25,402
3.5L V6 5,540  
Technology Package 3,100  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
3.5L V6 5,128  
Technology Package 2,869  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 8,640 2,395
Options (change) 7,997 1,988
Destination 895 670
Total Price $40,045 $29,945
Total Invoice $37,611 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,095
Model Year20132009
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,045$29,945
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,495$29,945
Total Invoice$37,611$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,155$28,060

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
ModelTSXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,905$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
ModelTSXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.3 in
Length185.6 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,680 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 Volume14.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1540100%

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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