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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,120 $26,880
Base Invoice $42,691 $25,402
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 0 2,395
Options (change) 0 1,988
Destination 895 670
Total Price $47,015 $29,945
Total Invoice $43,586 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,881
Model Year20122009
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-18
Total Price$47,015$29,945
Adjustments for Features-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,005$29,945
Total Invoice$43,586$28,060
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,941$28,060

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelZDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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 accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,115$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelZDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length192.4 in191.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height62.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 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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