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Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,495 $30,975
Base Invoice $41,737 $29,736
Advance Package 10,550  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Advance Package 9,567  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 10,550 4,460
Options (change) 9,567 4,058
Destination 810 875
Total Price $56,855 $36,310
Total Invoice $52,114 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,946
Model Year20102018
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-19
Total Price$56,855$36,310
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,220$36,310
Total Invoice$52,114$34,669
Adjustments for Features-1,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,615$34,669

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelZDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.4 in
Length192.4 in193.8 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height62.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232563%
Total Not Requested139037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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